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Get your moles checked and removed by leading dermatologists

If you don’t like the look of your mole, or there has been a change in the shape, size, colour and texture, we can check to see if biopsy is needed or we can remove it for you. Whether you choose mole removal for  reasons or otherwise, sk:n will always put excellent patient care at the heart of what we do.

What is a mole?

A common mole, or melanocytic naevi, is a spot on the skin that when cells called grow in clusters. common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in and increase during teenage years – most adults usually have between 10 and 40 on their body. During pregnancy, moles often get darker and they can fade away from around the age of 50.

Cosmetic or benign mole removal

Should you want a benign mole, cyst or other lesion for cosmetic reasons, you can book treatment with one of the leading dermatologists, and doctors at sk:n.

The will check your mole to ensure biopsy is not necessary, discuss the recommended procedure and costs, recovery, likely outcomes, and any risks and complications.

If you decide to go ahead with the procedure, we will book you in as soon as possible. The consultation and normally take around 30 in total.

Cosmetic mole services are available nationwide at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

Most suitable for small, raised moles in areas where is a priority, such as the face. Laser mole removal uses light energy to break down the melanin pigment within the mole.

Shave removal

Moles that protrude from the skin can be ‘shaved’ off under local anaesthetic. A blade is used to remove the mole down to slightly the surface of the skin theøry peels leaving a pink indent that should fade with time.

removal

Most suitable for larger moles where is a . is under local and the removal of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding skin. This procedure requires a stitch to close the skin, leaving a small scar that will fade over time.

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

Unrivalled expertise and regulation

sk:n has unrivalled client care in dermatology, and laser for over 30 years. We work with the most skilled and consultant and in the country, with many also for the NHS. We’re regulated by the Care in England, Health Wales and Health Scotland, so you can trust you’re in the best and safest place for mole at sk:n.

Leading clinical innovation, training and safety protocols

Each clinic has a Director with a wider team of doctors and consultants, that form our Team. They design and enforce our protocols, to ensure we’re at the of innovation, maintain service excellence and the highest levels of safety.

Three simple steps to having your mole removed

Step 1

Book a mole . All looking to have a mole removed will require a consultation first. Consultations start from £250.

Step 2

 Visit sk:n for your mole assessment. During this consultation the will:

Step 3

Start treatment. We always ensure all of our minor surgeries are delivered within strict protocols by our consultant dermatologists, or surgeons.

What our mole removal clients say

Went to the clinic as I was about a mole. Saw Dr Ciaron O Boyle. Can't praise him or the assistants high enough. Speedy diagnosis, and considerate throughout. Would recommend to anyone who has about skin lesions or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

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All clients looking to have a mole removed will require a consultation first. We offer nationwide mole removal services.

To secure an appointment, we will require a deposit. Your credit or debit card will be against your booking. Please refer to our for more information.

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How to best look after your moles

Sun exposure is the main cause of skin cancers, so protecting your skin from the sun is crucial for skin health. Experts advise to avoid direct sun exposure between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear protective clothing in addition to using .

Consultant dermatologist at sk:n, , recommends using at least an with a UVB and UVA protection star rating of 4 or 5:

"Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before going outside and should be reapplied every two hours. Regular self-monitoring of your moles to look for any changes in colour, shape or size is also recommended. Warning signs for cancerous changes from existing or new moles/freckles can be easily remembered using the ABCDE rule outlined below:"

If you notice any of these changes, you should seek advice from a doctor. At sk:n we have experienced that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

You can have a mole from anywhere on your body, on your face. Our have years of experience in removing moles from the face and sensitive and hard-to-reach places.

Yes of course, it is possible. Unlike the NHS, who will only remove moles if they are potentially dangerous, at sk:n, we are used to removing moles for cosmetic reasons, unless your consultant feels there is a medical reason not to.

You will need to see a consultant for a consultation and clinical review to the . Sometimes a doctor may advise against because the risk of outweighs the .

In the last few years, the NHS has reduced the type of "non-essential" it . This means that some procedures, such as mole removal, and warts, and skin tag removal, can no longer be (administered) offered for free on the NHS. A mole that is not believed to be at risk, dysplastic or malignant, ( or cancerous) will not generally be on the NHS.

Patients with insurance have their costs usually covered by their insurance policy in full, subject to policy . We advise you to check with your provider prior to . For clients without health insurance, we offer a Consultation at £150.

At sk:n you are in the safest hands. Our leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, surgeons and nurses have extensive training, qualifications and experience. We are trusted by the NHS, and more NHS for mole than any other provider. During your consultation and treatment, we will any possible side and how to avoid them.

There are several types of mole and each type has different treatment . moles need to be excised and sent to the laboratory for histopathology. An excision of a mole involves with local anaesthetic: a sharp scratch and a burning sensation that lasts 1-20 seconds. Once the local starts working the will only feel pulling but no pain.

nevi and compound nevi can be removed by excision, shave or laser. and shave removals local anaesthetic, but laser treatment can be carried out with the application of anaesthetic creams.

Laser removal is described as like the flick of an band. If you are booked in for shave or excision removal, the area will be numbed with a local so you won’t feel anything.

When moles are excised they will not recur.

If moles are removed by shave or laser There is a very small chance that your mole might reappear after having it removed, as a few mole cells may remain in the skin. If this is the case, we will book you in for further . Usually, however, you will find that one treatment session is enough.

The British of Dermatologists mole syndrome as "a disorder of the skin which is seen in approximately 2% of the population. It is defined when an individual has more than 50 moles composed of melanocytes (pigment producing skin cells) present on their skin, and three or more are atypical (unusual) in their appearance, e.g. size and shape."

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