Naevi (moles)
Moles that are changing in appearance or suddenly start to itch, bleed or weep should be checked by a specialist as these symptoms can sometimes be a sign of skin cancer.
Risk factors for developing skin cancers from moles includes having a large number of moles, family history, having fair skin and high levels of UV light with sun exposure. Skin cancers are more common with increasing age but one of the commonest cancers in young women is melanoma.
Our team of skin specialists have a wealth of experience in mole treatment for both medical and aesthetic reasons.
What causes moles to form?
Moles are caused by the overgrowth of melanocytes which are skin cells that contain a pigment known as melanin. The reasons why moles form is unclear not completely understood but is thought to be influenced by genetic factors, exposure to UV light from the sun and fair or lighter skin due to the presence of less melanin or pigment which is protective to the UV rays of the sun. Moles form in childhood and adolescence but can also appear in adulthood.
How are moles removed?
Mole treatment by removal is a safe and simple procedure. The removal of smaller moles can be straightforward and can be usually done in the clinic under a local anaesthetic. They can also be removed by cryotherapy treatment which freezes the mole allowing it to be removed under a local anaesthetic.
Our Treatments and Price List
| New patient consultation | £325 |
| Any surgical treatment or injection will be in addition to consultation fee |
| Follow up appointment | £275 |
| Cryotherapy | £190 |
| Up to 3 lesions |
| Cryotherapy | £360 |
| More than 3 lesions |
| Cortisone injection | £190 |
| Surgery | £500 |
| per lesion |
| Skin cancer surgery | £700 |
| per lesion |
If you would like to discuss Dermatology treatments, please get in touch with a member of our team
