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Mole Removal, Skin Tag and Wart Removal
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Overview
Moles, cysts and skin tags are extremely common on the face and other parts of the body. They can be cosmetically embarrassing as well as cause problems when applying make-up or shaving or when they catch on clothing.
We offer a painless and simple mole removal procedure that only takes about 20 minutes at any of our mole clinics in Bristol and London. We use the latest mole removal surgery or laser mole removal to ensure the best cosmetic results. In most cases no stitches are needed and any scarring is minimal. You can resume normal activities immediately afterwards.
'See and Treat' mole removal - you can now have your mole examined and removed at the same consultation by a specialist doctor. Our patients greatly appreciate having everything done in less than 45 minutes.
At the consultation we will perform a mole skin check to see if the mole or skin lesion should be sent for testing (histology) to rule out anything suspicious. This is not obligatory but is recommended should the doctor be concerned.
Benefits
- Mole removal is painless and quick
- Our expert doctors ensure the best results
- No stitches and minimal scarring (in the majority of cases)
- Can go straight back to work afterwards
- Skin tag removal from £80
- Mole removal costs from £220
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Skin tag removal
from £80
Skin tags are very common and typically can occur around the neck, chest and abdomen. Skin tag removal is very easy and quick with the latest laser, surgery or freezing techniques. It is not painful and no stitches are required. Skin tag removal does not normally leave any scars. Skin tag treatment prices start from £80.
Wart removal
from £90
Warts are commonly found on the fingers and hands and on the feet. Warts on the skin are unsightly and will continue to spread and grow unless treated. Wart removal treatments are quick and easy with freezing the most common method. Occasionally wart removal needs to be done by surgery or laser if they are large or thick. Most warts are treated in one session but sometimes they will require a repeat treatment.
Mole skin check
Be skin safe
Skin cancers are on the increase in the UK and it is always good to have any moles or skin blemishes that you are concerned about seen by a doctor. New mole screening methods mean easier and earlier diagnosis of potentially serious conditions such as melanoma or basal cell carcinoma.
If you think any skin lesions are changing in size, shape or colour as well as itching or bleeding, then it is even more important to have a consultation with a doctor
At Cosmedics we use a special 10x microscope (dermatoscope) when examining all moles during the consultation to help us detect any early changes.
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Procedure
At your consultation the mole, skin tag, wart or cyst will be examined by our doctor to assess the best method of removal. At this stage we will discuss the options with you - they would include surgery, laser or freezing treatments. Occasionally, if we feel the cosmetic outcome would not be beneficial, we would advise against any treatment.
Treatments available
In most cases we are able to remove the mole or skin tag at the same appointment as the consultation. All our procedures are pain free as we normally use a local anaesthetic.
Mole Removal Surgery
- shave excision - most common treatment. No stitches. Takes 5 minutes.
- elliptical excision - involves stitches. Takes 15 minutes.
Laser Mole removal
- for small skin tags / thread veins and other blemishes. Takes 3 to 4 minutes.
Cryotherapy
- freezing skin tags and warts. Takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
What happens after the mole removal
Our unique mole clinics and latest techniques mean that you can resume your normal day without any problems. There may be some mild discomfort similar to a graze and some slight redness. We either use dressings or special transparent glue to hide the wounds after mole removal so that no one will notice.
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What you Need to Know
Who will benefit from mole removal, skin tag or wart removal?
Men and women who have either:
a cosmetic mole ie unsightly or irritating, or catching on clothing or a razor; or
a suspicious mole that is changing in size, shape or colour and/or itches and bleeds.
Sometimes a mole has to be removed because there is a risk it has become malignant (cancerous) or because it has become a nuisance (for example, catching on clothes or a razor).
What are moles?
Moles (or naevi) are a collective term for most skin lumps or blemishes that are often present on the face and body. They can be raised or flat, skin coloured or dark. Most are harmless but any changing moles should be examined by a doctor.
How is mole removal, skin tag and wart removal done?
Mole removal from the face and body is done using a combination of surgery and laser to achieve the best cosmetic result. Local anaesthetic is used to ensure the procedure is painless. The most common way to remove moles that protrude from the skin is by a shave excision. The procedure involves using a dermablade to remove the mole parallel to the surface of the skin. This leaves a small superficial wound which is then cauterised with a laser to stop any bleeding and tidy the wound. The whole process takes about 20 minutes. No stitches are needed and healing takes about 1 to 2 weeks. See Mary's before and after photos / story of her shave excision click here
Occasionally we use an elliptical excision for moles that are suspicious or where the cosmetic result is likely to be better than a shave excision. It is a deep excision that removes the mole completely. A cautery laser is then used to stop any bleeding. The resulting wound requires stitches which can be either dissolvable or non-dissolvable depending on the site of removal. See Bill's elliptical excision success click here
Your specialist will advise which method of cosmetic mole removal is most appropriate for you.
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How much does mole removal cost ?
Mole removal costs start from £220 and the prices are totally inclusive apart from histology.
What happens to the mole / skin tag after it has been removed?
Most moles are sent for histology after the removal. This is the analysis of the mole which is done at a separate specialised laboratory using a high-powered microscope to detect any abnormal cells. Although most moles can look normal to the naked eye, occasionally early abnormal cells can be lower in the skin, which could cause skin cancer - hence the need to send for analysis.
Will I have a scar after the mole / skin tag removal?
All mole removal procedures, both surgical and laser, will leave a small scar which is normally far less noticeable than the original mole. We use the latest techniques to ensure any scarring is minimal. Rarely, some people with very dark or light skin have an abnormal response to healing and end up with larger scars than usual (hypertrophic or keloid scars).
What are the risks of mole removal, skin tag and wart removal?
Fortunately, with mole removal, the risks are very low and it is a safe and simple procedure. With any cosmetic plastic surgery procedure however there are potential side-effects such as infection, bleeding and scarring. At Cosmedics our doctors who are experts in dermatological surgery will ensure the highest standards of care.
What happens after mole / skin tag removal surgery?
Mole or cyst removal surgery or is relatively simple and in most cases you can return to normal activities the same day.
Where are your clinics that perform mole, skin tag wart removal?
Cosmedics UK have a mole removal clinics in Harley Street, City of London, Putney, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea and Bristol.
What information about mole removal on the nhs is available?
Cosmetic mole removal by laser or surgery is not performed on the nhs and waiting times for non urgent care can be very long. Cosmedics clinics are able to charge affordable prices compared to private hospitals.
For shave excisions we normally advise the following aftercare:
- If you have a dressing you will be told when it can be removed;
- Vaseline is normally then applied to keep the wound moist for 1 to 2 weeks until healed;
- The wound will be red for 2 to 3 weeks, which gradually settles over the next few months;
- Massaging with oils (bio-oil) or moisturising (dermatix) creams is advisable after 2 to 3 weeks to help reduce any scarring;
- If there is any increasing pain or redness, consult your doctor.
For elliptical excisions we normally advise the following aftercare:
- Keep the wound dry for 2 days;
- Dressings can be left for up to a week;
- You will be informed as to whether your stitches are dissolvable or need to be removed;
- Over 1 to 2 weeks, in areas where the skin is under tension such as the back and legs, it is advisable to reduce exercises which would possibly stretch the wound;
- Steri-strips can be applied over the wound for up to 3 weeks to help the wound heal;
- After 3 weeks the wound can be massaged with oils bio-oil or silicon scar creams (dermatix);
- If there is any increasing pain or redness consult your doctor as it could be a sign of infection.
What aftercare is provided?
We don't normally need to see a patient again after mole, skin tag removal surgery as the wounds heal very quickly. If we decided to send any moles for testing we will write to you in 1 to 2 weeks to inform you of the result. If you have any problems we will ensure they are dealt with quickly.
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Prices for mole removal
Prices include local anaesthetic, dressings and any follow-up necessary.
| Consultation fee | £50* |
| Shave excision (no stitches) | £220 for first mole |
| £130 for each additional mole | |
| Elliptical excision (requires stitches) | £295 for first mole |
| £160 for each additional mole | |
| Mole check - full body | £120 |
| Histology (testing of the mole) | from £80** |
| Laser or freezing | from £80 for small skin tags and warts |
* Consultation fee is £50, but this is waived if mole removal is done at the same appointment as the consultation.
** Histology is normally required for any changing or pigmented moles as abnormal cells may be present at lower levels of the skin.
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Patient Stories
Before and after photos of mole removal
Lisa
“I never like my mole and I was always covering it with make-up. Now it is gone I am delighted.”
John
“I always wanted the mole removed as I noticed people often stared at it. The procedure was quick and painless. I am very grateful to Cosmedics for their expert care.”
Vanessa
“Delighted. Simple, quick and painless. I am glad it was done by a dermatology expert as I have seen friends with awful scars. I was able to go straight back to work despite having said I may need a day off.”
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