Mole Removal
Clinics

In most cases these are very rare or small because we have skilled doctors and excellent facilities that help reduce these risks.

The commonest is worry is will the mark that replaces the mole look worse. This is almost guaranteed not to be the case as our doctors would always advise what is in your best interest. Yes occasionally there is a small scar or mark but these fade with time and will result in a much better appearance. Very rarely hypertrophic or keloid scarring can occur in certain people who are prone to these and we undertake aftercare treatment to help limit or treat these conditions.

• Shave excision & laser surgery – no stitches & takes 5 minutes. Best for raised moles. Most popular
• Ellipse excision surgery – involves stitches & takes 20 minutes. Best for flat or suspicious moles.
• Radiosurgery mole removal for benign protruding moles.
• Laser treatments – for small warts, moles, skin tags and red blemishes. Takes a few minutes.
• Cryotherapy / Freezing – for warts, skin tags and minor skin blemishes. Takes a few seconds.

The benefits of mole removal are that you can have the mole removed easily in as little as 20 minutes and return to normal daily life so that you can

• Eliminate any discomfort and irritation when catches on clothing, or shaving or generally becoming inflamed
• Improve your confidence once its been removed for cosmetic reasons
• Stop worrying re skin cancer as it will be removed immediately on the same day and test if for your peace of mind.

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 detailed information

AFTERCARE LEAFLET

For elliptical mole 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.

For detailed information

AFTERCARE LEAFLET