Mole Removal Oxford – Medskin Clinic offers an array of services including Mole Removal, bearing state-of-the-art facilities and a cadre of specialist surgeons committed to addressing your mole concerns. We cater to the entire Oxford area, conveniently situated in the vibrant heart of Oxford city centre.
Expertly conducted by our proficient nursing team, our mole removal procedures guarantee the utmost standard of care from deeply experienced professionals. With a collective experience spanning over 75 years, our nursing team ensures your safety and comfort.
Dedicated to providing mole removal services to clients throughout Oxford, Mole Removal Oxford stands as a cornerstone of essential healthcare. Our central location allows easy access for everyone seeking this critical service. Beyond its medical importance, mole removal significantly contributes to enhancing both personal welfare and aesthetic appeal.
Our clinics are strategically placed, backed by a nursing team that is both fully certified and insured, abiding by strict regulatory standards.
Beyond the physical benefits, mole removal plays a vital role in boosting personal appearance.
Our nursing personnel are not just fully qualified, insured, and authorised but are also always available to provide necessary support and advice. Understanding the unease and concern moles can sometimes provoke, if you’re contemplating mole removal or wish to have a mole examined by our experts, our friendly Oxford team is at your service. We aim to make the consultation process as straightforward as possible, focusing on your specific needs and proposing the optimal strategy for you. In most cases, moles can be efficiently removed with local anaesthetic in a pain-free, minimally invasive method within about an hour.
If a mole requires further examination, our specialists will carry out a biopsy, and dispatch the sample for thorough analysis. Additionally, we offer regular skin screenings at six-month or annual intervals for your continued reassurance.
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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?