Mole Removal Durham – The Medskin Mole Removal Durham Clinic presents a distinguished selection of services, with mole removal featuring prominently among its offerings. Our facility is outfitted with the most advanced medical equipment and supported by a cadre of specialist surgeons adept in a variety of treatments related to moles. We cater to Durham and its surrounding locales, with our clinic optimally located in the heart of Durham.
Our expert Mole Removal Durham nursing team spearheads the mole removal processes, ensuring that each procedure is conducted with impeccable care and professional integrity. Boasting a collective experience of over 75 years, our nursing personnel guarantee that you’re in secure, trustworthy hands.
We take pride in offering our mole removal services to the Durham community. The centralised positioning of our clinic guarantees easy access to vital medical services for everyone. Mole removal is pivotal not only for enhancing physical comfort but also for contributing significantly to personal health and aesthetic refinement.
Our establishment is ideally situated to serve your needs efficiently, and rest assured that our nursing staff are fully accredited, insured, and adhere to rigorous regulatory standards.
The advantages of undergoing mole removal encompass not just an enhancement of personal appearance but also increased physical comfort.
Our nursing staff in Durham are highly qualified, insured, and fully certified to provide focused support and expert advice. We fully understand the concerns and anxieties that can arise with mole-related issues. Whether you’re considering having a mole removed or need a professional evaluation of a mole, our Durham-based team is ready to assist. We offer a no-charge, customised consultation to address your unique concerns and recommend the most suitable treatment plan. The removal process typically involves a straightforward, painless technique under local anaesthetic, generally concluding within an hour.
If there’s a necessity for more detailed analysis of a mole, our accomplished specialists are prepared to conduct a biopsy, with the specimen sent off for thorough laboratory evaluation. To ensure ongoing reassurance, we also provide regular skin assessments, which you can schedule every six months or annually.
If you have any questions or Queries, Please do not hesitate to contact our Mole Removal Durham Team, who are always happy to help
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Mole Removal Procedure
What Does Mole Removal treatment involve?
Shave biopsy – a razor blade is used to shave off the mole and the skin around it.
Punch biopsy – A punch tool is placed over the mole and used to “punch” out the mole.
Scalpel removal – A scalpel is used to remove the mole and skin surrounding it and stitches are used to help the skin heal.
Common Areas for moles
Neck
Head
Face
Back
Legs
What is a Mole
A mole, also known as a naevus, signifies a commonplace skin growth that materialises when cells responsible for pigment production, known as melanocytes, proliferate in clusters. They present themselves as diminutive, dark spots or can sometimes be flesh-toned minor lumps on your skin. Moles can exhibit a variety of colours, forms, and dimensions.
People get moles removed for lots of different reasons. Some of the main ones are:
You’re not happy with the way the mole looks.
The mole has got bigger and it’s really noticeable.
The mole tends to get caught on things like your hairbrush or your clothes and jewellery.
It’s making shaving tricky for you.
The mole is in a tough spot or it’s very delicate.
The mole often goes red and sore
What are the health reasons for getting a mole removed?
Sometimes, a skin doctor (Dermatologist) will say you should get a mole taken off for health reasons. Maybe they found something about one of your moles during a full skin check. If they need to take a closer look at the mole under a microscope, they’ll do a special test called a biopsy. You might need to get it removed if:
The mole has just appeared.
The mole looks different now – it could have gotten bigger, darker, or its shape might have changed.
It stands out from the rest of your moles.
Something about the mole just doesn’t seem normal.
There’s a worry that it might be turning into skin cancer.
What is cosmetic mole removal?
Taking off a mole because it doesn’t look nice or it’s always getting snagged is called cosmetic mole removal. The mole has to look OK health-wise when a Dermatologist checks it out before they’ll remove it for cosmetic reasons. Around 85% of these removals are done by partly cutting it away, and the rest involve cutting it out completely with a few stitches.
Cosmetic removal is usually for moles that stick out but haven’t changed colour or shape. We don’t take off flat moles just because of how they look. But if you’re worried about any moles, we can check them over thoroughly – think of it as a mole check-up.
What is medical mole removal?
This is when the Dermatologist thinks it’s best to get rid of a mole so they can get a closer look at it, like a biopsy. Most of the time, three-quarters, the removal involves cutting it out and stitching it up. The rest are done by cutting it partially away, but a bit deeper into the skin than for cosmetic reasons – this technique is called saucerisation.
When might it be time to get a mole taken off?