MOLE CHECKS AND MOLE REMOVAL IN CANTERBURY

MOLE CHECKS

Most moles are completely harmless, but some moles can develop into Melanoma skin cancer so it’s important to check your skin regularly so that you can spot any changes in size, shape, or colour early and get them checked out if you notice any changes.

Things to look out for when you’re checking your moles include:

• Colour: Uneven colours or changes in colour; most moles are just one colour, but melanomas are made up of lots of different shades.
• Size: Healthy moles don’t generally change size, so if you notice a mole getting bigger it’s important to have it checked out.
• Edges: Most moles are usually circular or oval with smooth edges, so if your mole develops a rough or uneven edge it could indicate something more serious.
• Irritation: Most moles will sit on your skin and not cause any problems, but if they turn red, start to itch, bleed, become inflamed or crusty see a specialist.

A change in the size and shape of your moles doesn’t necessarily mean that you have developed melanoma; there are a variety of other reasons why your moles may be behaving that way. The most important thing to remember is to have your moles checked regularly, and if you are worried about any of your moles make an appointment to see a member of the team of dermatology specialists here at The Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic for a mole check in Canterbury.

SINGLE MOLE CHECK- £59

If you have a single mole which you are concerned about and would like to be checked by an expert, book in for a single mole check at Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic. The mole in question will be scanned with a dermascope by a specialist nurse which will then be sent to one of our consultant dermatologists to be reviewed. A digital report on the mole will be produced and you will be contacted if further investigation is needed.

For the single mole check we cannot investigate moles which are located in an intimate part of the body, are on the eyelid or top of the ear, covered by an excessive amount of hair, are on a tattoo or are wet, open or bleeding. If you have any questions on this, please get in contact. If your mole or lesion requires further investigations, we may need to excise (remove) all or part of it to be assessed for cancer. Your specialist can advise during your appointment. If you have more than one mole of concern, we would recommend to book a fully body mole check or a mole mapping appointment.

FULL BODY MOLE CHECK – £250-£280

If you have multiple moles on your body which you would like to be checked by an expert, book a full body mole check at Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic with a consultant dermatologist. Your moles will be assessed and if your consultant is concerned with any of them and they require further investigation or treatment, this will be discussed with you. Our dermatologists are highly qualified, hospital based consultants who are all members of the British Association of Dermatologists, the Royal Society of Medicine, the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Physicians.

FULL BODY MOLE MAPPING – £350

If you have a lot of moles, especially on your back, checking and noticing changes to your own moles can be really difficult. With our mole mapping service, we can do it quickly and effectively for you. At the Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic, we provide a state of the art computer-assisted mole mapping and digital photo-dermoscopy surveillance service so we can check your moles for you.

Mole mapping is conducted by one of our highly qualified consultant dermatologists at the Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic, who is an expert in skin cancer using cutting edge skin-imaging technology; the FotoFinder system. This system provides state-of-the-art laser guided computer mapping of your entire skin and high resolution mapping of individual moles. It has an artificial intelligence algorithm to assess each mole and provide cancer risk analysis. The images it takes are analysed by your consultant, mapped and recorded. It’s ability to compare images and identify change makes it a highly accurate tool in the development of skin cancer.

MOLE REMOVAL

Depending on their location and position, some moles can be rather unsightly and cause the person to feel self conscious and embarrassed by their presence on the face and body and wish for their moles to be removed. We use safe and effective methods to remove benign moles.

There is an initial consultation fee with the Dermatologist at £250-£280. If surgery is advised, prices start from £550 for mole removal including a histology report. Some moles can be removed by laser treatment and you will be advised at the consultation. Even if you’re having your moles removed purely for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that a histological analysis be carried out in order to identify any potentially dangerous cases that may require further treatment.

We also offer safe and effective removal of cancerous moles, with prices in the region of £1400. When it comes to skin cancer, time is of the essence; so having your moles checked and if required removed by a member of our specialist dermatology team will ensure that you’re not waiting a long time for an appointment as can sometimes be the case with the NHS.

If you’d like to find out more about our mole check and removal services in Canterbury, Kent, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer your questions and book you in for a consultation.