Removal of lesions under local anaesthetic, with histology on everything taken.
What is involved
Suspicious lesions, cysts, and lesions causing symptoms
Minor skin surgery for diagnosis or removal, carried out under local anaesthetic in the clinic. Everything removed is sent for histology — including lesions removed for cosmetic reasons — because that is the only way a diagnosis is certain. Technique and closure are planned with the resulting scar in mind, and the site is discussed before anything is done.
What the appointment includes
How it works
A dermatologist takes a history and examines the skin. Nothing is treated at this appointment unless it is straightforward and you want it done.
Dermoscopy, biopsy or patch testing as needed. Where a diagnosis needs a result, you are told when and how you will get it.
What we recommend, what it involves, what the downtime is and what it costs. You take it away.
Carried out at the clinic, with photography before and after so progress is measured rather than remembered.
Skin conditions are managed over months. The plan is adjusted by what has happened, not by what was expected.
We hold appointments for mole checks every week. Ring the clinic and say that is what you need; if anything about the description sounds urgent, the team will find you an earlier slot.
Appointments
Every treatment starts with an assessment by a dermatologist. Bring photographs of anything that comes and goes — it will not be there on the day.