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 removalservices for aesthetic or otherwise, sk:n will always put excellent care at the heart of what we do.
Most suitable for small, raised moles in areas where minimal is a priority, such as the face. Laser mole removal uses light energy to break down the melanin within the mole.
Shave removal
Moles that protrude from the skin can be ‘shaved’ off under local anaesthetic. A surgical blade is used to remove the mole down to the surface of the skin leaving a pink indent that should fade with time.
"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 experienceddoctors that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.
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.
In the last few years, the NHS has reduced 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 be removed on the NHS.
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 furthertreatment. Usually, however, you will find that one treatmentsession is enough.
The BritishAssociation of DermatologistsdefinesAtypical 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."