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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 Management removal services for aesthetic reasons or otherwise, sk:n will always put 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 develops when pigment cells called grow in . Although common moles may be at birth, they appear later in and during teenage years – most adults usually have 10 and 40 on their body. During pregnancy, moles often get darker and they can fade away completely from around the age of 50.

Cosmetic or benign mole removal

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

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

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

Cosmetic mole removal are at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

Most for small, raised moles in areas where minimal scarring 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 from the skin can be ‘shaved’ off under local anaesthetic. A surgical blade is used to remove the mole down to beneath the of the skin a pink indent that should fade with time.

Excision removal

Most suitable for larger moles where regrowth is a . Excision is under local and the surgical removal of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding skin. This 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 industry regulation

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

clinical innovation, and safety protocols

Each clinic has a with a wider team of doctors and consultants, that form our Medical Team. They design and enforce our clinical protocols, to ensure we’re at the forefront 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 will a first. start from £250.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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 medical high enough. Speedy diagnosis, professional and considerate throughout. Would recommend to anyone who has about skin or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

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

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

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How to best look after your moles

Sun is the main cause of skin cancers, so 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 in addition to using .

dermatologist at sk:n, , using at least an with a UVB and UVA 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 doctors that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

You can have a mole removed from anywhere on your body, on your face. Our have years of experience in removing moles from the face and sensitive and 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 feels there is a reason not to.

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

In the last few years, the NHS has the type of "non-essential" it delivers. This means that some procedures, such as mole removal, and warts, verrucae 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, (life-threatening or cancerous) will not generally be on the NHS.

with have their costs usually covered by their policy in full, to policy conditions. We advise you to check with your provider prior to booking. For without health insurance, we offer a Pre-Procedure Consultation at £150.

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

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

Intradermal nevi and compound nevi can be by excision, shave or laser. Excisions and shave require local anaesthetic, but laser can be carried out with the application of anaesthetic creams.

Laser removal is described as feeling like the flick of an elastic 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 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 is enough.

The Association of Dermatologists Atypical mole 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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