Mole Removal

No. of Treatments

Usually 1 (dependant on size)

Recovery Time

May take 2-3 weeks to heal

Aftercare advice will be provided by the surgeon

Procedure Time

30 to 45 minutes

Discomfort Level

Mild discomfort around site after local anaesthetic wears off

Longevity of results

Permanent

Anaesthetic

Local anaesthetic injections

Moles are common growths on the skin and are typically small, dark brown spots that are usually harmless. Most appear before the age of 40 and may change over time, sometimes fading or disappear with age or with hormonal changes in pregnancy or adolescence. Moles can develop anywhere on your body and can come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes.

Rarely, moles can become cancerous and therefore should be regularly examined and monitored.

This ABCDE guide can help you determine if a mole may be melanoma:

• A: Asymmetry - Asymmetrical in shape

• B: Border - moles with irregular borders

• C: Colour - colour change or uneven colour

• D: Diameter -  new growth in a mole larger than 1/4 inch/6 millimetres

• E: Evolving - moles that change in size/shape/colour/height (especially if part or all of a mole turns black)

Other concerning signs in a mole:

• Pain

• Itching/burning

• Bleeding