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Mole removal

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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 naevi, is a coloured spot on the skin that develops when cells called melanocytes grow in . Although common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in childhood and increase during 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 for cosmetic reasons, you can book treatment with one of the leading consultant dermatologists, and at sk:n.

The will check your mole to ensure biopsy is not necessary, discuss the recommended 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 procedure take around 30 in total.

mole services are nationwide at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

Most suitable for small, raised moles in areas where 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 . A surgical blade is used to remove the mole down to slightly beneath the of the skin leaving a pink indent that should fade with time.

Excision removal

Most suitable for larger moles where regrowth is a . Excision is under local anaesthetic and involves the surgical of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding skin. This requires a stitch to close the skin, a small OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling that will fade over time.

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

Unrivalled medical and regulation

sk:n has delivered unrivalled client care in dermatology, aesthetic and laser treatments for over 30 years. We work with the most skilled and dermatologists and doctors in the country, with many also working for the NHS. We’re regulated by the Care Commission 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.

innovation, training and safety protocols

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Start . We always ensure all of our minor surgeries are within strict clinical by our experienced dermatologists, or surgeons.

What our mole removal clients say

Went to the clinic as I was concerned 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 lesions or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

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All looking to have a mole will require a consultation first. We offer nationwide cosmetic mole services.

To secure an appointment, we will require a deposit. Your credit or debit card details will be against your . 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 your skin from the sun is for skin health. Experts advise to avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear in addition to using sunscreen regularly.

at sk:n, , 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 doctors that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

asked questions

You can have a mole from anywhere on your body, including on your face. Our have years of experience in 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 moles for reasons, unless your feels there is a reason not to.

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

In the last few years, the NHS has the type of "non-essential" treatments it delivers. This means that some procedures, such as mole removal, and warts, verrucae and skin tag removal, can no longer be (administered) 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 insurance have their costs usually by their policy in full, to policy . We advise you to check with your provider prior to . For clients 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 receive more NHS referrals for mole removal than any other dermatology provider. During your and treatment, we will any possible side effects and how to avoid them.

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

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

Laser is described as like the flick of an band. If you are booked in for shave or 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 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 treatment. Usually, however, you will find that one session is enough.

The British Association 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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