Moles

What is Mole Removal Surgery?

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The average person can have between 10 and 40 moles on their body and so it’s not uncommon for 1 or 2 to cause concern.

We offer mole removal for both cosmetic and medical reasons. We offer a range of procedures that are minimally invasive and allow for quick healing.

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The Benefits of Mole Removal

If you are thinking of having a mole removed, it is worth considering the benefits of doing so.

• Improve appearance of skin
• Stop the spread of potentially cancerous and pre-cancerous cells
• Reduce skin irritations
• Moles can get in the way of shaving, removing them eliminates this problem

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Treatment Methods

• Below are the different mole removal treatment options we can perform here at Pinewood Clinc. You Doctor will consult with you on the best removal method for your skin.
• Curettage: This involves using a small spoon-shaped instrument (curette) to scrape the mole off the skin. It may be done under local anesthesia, which numbs the area around the mole. There is usually some bleeding and a small risk of scarring with this method.
• Excision: This involves cutting out the mole and surrounding tissue with a scalpel. It is often done under local anesthesia but may require sedation if the mole is large or in an difficult-to-reach location. Stitches are required to close the wound, and there is a slightly higher risk of scarring with this method compared to curettage.
• CO2 Laser Removal: This method uses a laser to destroy the mole tissue. It is often done under local anesthesia and has a lower risk of scarring compared to excision.

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The NHS will only perform mole removal surgery if the mole in question is cancerous or life-threatening. This means that the majority of mole removal is done through private treatment.

If you notice any changes in your moles, it is important to have them checked by a dermatologist or doctor. This is because moles can be an early sign of skin cancer, including melanomas, basal cell carcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas.

Additionally, moles can also be precancerous lesions – changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time.

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Full body mole check £300

Mole Removal (Currettage) No histology £300

Additional Moles (currettage up to 3) £150

Mole removal (excision) £600

Mole removal (excision no histology) £400

Additional Moles (excision per mole) £300

Laser mole removal £400

Laser mole (additional per mole) £150

Histology Fee from £200