Expert Skin Mole Clinic Near Manchester, Knutsford, Chester & Warrington
Are skin moles causing you concern or affecting your confidence? At Canova Medical in Wilmslow, we provide safe, effective skin mole assesment performed by GMC-registered specialists in our CQC-regulated clinic. Our services are available to patients from Manchester, Knutsford, Chester, Warrington, and surrounding areas.
Understanding Skin Moles: What You Need to Know
What Are Skin Moles?
Skin moles (medical term: nevi) are common growths that develop when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in clusters rather than being distributed evenly throughout the skin. These clusters form the distinctive darker spots we recognise as moles.
Most adults have between 10-40 moles on their bodies, which can vary widely in appearance:
- Color range: Brown, tan, black, red, pink, blue, or flesh-colored
- Surface texture: Smooth, rough, flat, or raised
- Shape: Usually round or oval with well-defined borders
- Size: Typically small (under 6mm), though some can be larger
- Location: Can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp, face, neck, torso, and limbs
Moles can be present at birth (congenital nevi) or develop throughout childhood and early adulthood (acquired nevi). Sun exposure often increases their number and can darken existing ones.
The Different Types of Skin Moles
Understanding the various types of skin moles can help you better recognise what’s typical or potentially concerning:
- Usually less than 5mm in diameter
- Uniform in color (typically tan, brown, or flesh-colored)
- Round or oval with clear, distinct borders
- Smooth, dome-like surface
- Develop during childhood and adolescence
- Often larger than common moles
- May have irregular borders
- Can contain multiple colors or shades
- May have both flat and raised components
- Can run in families
- Present at birth
- Size ranges from small to covering large areas
- May be flat or raised
- Often darker and more textured than acquired moles
- Can change in appearance as a person grows
- Halo moles: Surrounded by a ring of lighter skin
- Junctional moles: Flat and typically brown
- Compound moles: Slightly raised and brown to dark brown
- Dermal moles: Raised, often flesh-colored or light brown
- Blue nevi: Blue-black in color due to deeper pigmentation
Why People Consider Skin Mole Removal?
There are several valid reasons to consider having a skin mole removed:
- Aesthetic Concerns: Visible moles on the face/neck, large size, affecting clothing choices or self-image.
- Physical Discomfort: Catching on clothing/jewelry, irritation from friction or shaving, bleeding easily.
- Changes in Appearance: Alterations in size, shape, color, texture, or new symptoms like itching or tenderness (requiring professional evaluation).
At Canova Medical, we provide thorough examination of all skin moles before removal to ensure the most appropriate approach for your specific situation.
Book Your Consultation NowThe Importance of Professional Skin Mole Assessment
Why Expert Evaluation Matters
While many people focus on the aesthetic aspect of skin moles, professional assessment is crucial for accurate diagnosis, determining the mole type, identifying concerning features, and selecting the best removal technique. It provides a personalised approach considering your skin type, goals, and medical history, along with essential documentation for monitoring.
The ABCDE Guide to Skin Mole Monitoring
Medical professionals typically use the ABCDE criteria when evaluating skin moles:
- A – Asymmetry: Is one half of the mole different from the other?
- B – Border: Are the edges irregular, ragged, or blurred?
- C – Color: Does the mole contain multiple colors or uneven shading?
- D – Diameter: Is the mole larger than 6mm (approximately the size of a pencil eraser)?
- E – Evolving: Has the mole changed in size, shape, color, or symptoms (like itching or bleeding)?
Any mole exhibiting these characteristics should be professionally evaluated. At Canova Medical, our specialists are experienced in assessing skin moles using these established criteria.
Professional Skin Mole Removal Approach at Canova Medical
Our Comprehensive Approach
At Canova Medical in Wilmslow, we take a thorough, patient-centered approach to skin mole removal:
Detailed Initial Assessment
Every treatment journey begins with a comprehensive consultation, where our GMC-registered specialists will examine your mole(s), discuss your concerns, review medical history, explain suitable removal options, set realistic expectations, and answer all your questions.
Advanced Removal Techniques
We offer specialised approaches selected based on the type, size, and location of your mole:
- Surface-Level Mole Care:
- Comfortable Process: Performed with specialized techniques to ensure your ease throughout
- Precise Care: The visible portion is carefully addressed while maintaining healthy surrounding skin
- Natural Healing: Most cases heal smoothly with minimal visible marks
- Convenient Recovery: Typically no stitches needed, with straightforward aftercare
What makes this approach special:
- ✓ Performed by skin specialists
- ✓ Focus on both health and aesthetic outcomes
- ✓ Quick procedure time (usually under 30 minutes)
- ✓ Gradual, natural-looking results as the area settles
- Histological Analysis: Optional laboratory analysis of the removed tissue by certified pathologists provides confirmation of the mole’s nature and peace of mind. A detailed report is provided and discussed.
The Canova Medical Difference
Choosing our Wilmslow clinic means benefiting from medical excellence by experienced specialists, complete privacy with no overlapping appointments, a comfortable environment, personalised care plans, comprehensive aftercare, and diligent follow-up appointments.
Discuss Your Removal OptionsWhy Choose Canova Medical for Skin Mole Removal in the Manchester Area
Selecting the right provider is essential. Here’s why patients choose Canova Medical:
- Exceptional Medical Expertise: Treatment by highly qualified, GMC-registered specialists with extensive dermatological and aesthetic mole removal experience.
- Highest Clinic Standards: CQC-registered facility using state-of-the-art equipment, evidence-based protocols, and strict safety procedures.
- Unparalleled Patient Experience: Thorough consultations, no waiting lists, transparent pricing, discreet appointments, convenient location, and ongoing support.
The Benefits of Professional Skin Mole Removal
- Smoother skin texture
- More even skin tone
- Improved facial harmony
- Enhanced confidence and self-image
- Freedom in clothing and hairstyle choices
- Professional results with minimal scarring
- Elimination of irritation from clothing or jewelry
- Improved comfort during shaving
- Reduced friction in skin folds
- Prevention of repeated injury to prominent moles
- Easier application of skincare products
- Reduced anxiety about changing moles
- Medical certainty about the nature of removed moles (with histology)
- Professional documentation for future reference
- Proactive approach to skin health
- Expert guidance on monitoring remaining moles
What to Expect: Skin Mole Removal Journey
- Initial Consultation (£95, redeemable): Thorough discussion, mole examination, explanation of options, personalised recommendation, and Q&A with our specialist.
- Preparation: Clear instructions, medication review if needed, convenient scheduling, and final Q&A before the procedure.
- Treatment Day: Welcome to our clinic, area preparation, local anesthesia for comfort, precise mole removal by the specialist, wound closure (if needed), dressing application.
- Recovery & Aftercare: Detailed instructions provided. Most return to normal activities quickly. Keep area clean and protected. Sutures removed in 5-14 days if used. Follow-up appointments scheduled.
- Long-Term Results: The removed mole won’t return. Scarring is minimised and fades over 6-12 months. Ongoing support available. Advice on monitoring other moles provided.
Skin Mole Removal Pricing (Guideline)
Clear, straightforward pricing for our specialist services.
- Price match guarantee: We’ll match any comparable service from a GMC-registered practitioner.
- All prices include VAT. Final price confirmed during consultation based on complexity.
- A £95 consultation fee applies, which is fully redeemable against the treatment cost if you proceed.
| Service | Description | What’s Included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Skin Mole Removal | Removal of one mole in a single session | Consultation Local anesthetic Procedure 1 follow-up | Starting from £295 |
| Multiple Skin Moles Removal | Removal of more than one moles in one session | Consultation Local anesthetic Procedure 1 follow-up Premium aftercare | Custom Quote Provided at consultation |
| Histology Analysis | Laboratory testing of removed mole tissue | Lab processing Medical report Results consultation | From £395 to £595 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Mole Removal
Consider professional assessment if your mole changes (size, shape, color – ABCDE rules), bleeds, itches, causes discomfort, or irritates you due to its location. While many removals are cosmetic, any suspicious change warrants evaluation by our specialists.
No, the procedure itself is not painful as it’s performed under local anesthesia. You might feel a tiny sting during the injection, but the area will be numb during removal. Any post-procedure tenderness is usually mild and manageable with standard pain relief like paracetamol.
Any procedure removing skin tissue may leave a mark. Our specialists use meticulous techniques (like fine sutures for excision) to minimise scarring. Scar appearance depends on location, size, technique, and individual healing. We aim for the best possible cosmetic outcome and will discuss realistic expectations.
The actual removal typically takes 20-40 minutes, depending on the mole(s) and technique. Your appointment will be longer to allow for consultation checks, preparation, anesthesia, and aftercare instructions.
Recovery is usually quick. Most people resume normal activities immediately or within a day. You’ll need to follow specific aftercare for the treated area (keeping it clean, protected). Initial healing takes 1-2 weeks. Sutures, if used, are removed after 5-14 days.
When removed correctly and completely by our specialists, the specific mole should not return. However, new moles can develop elsewhere over time. Regular self-checks and professional skin assessments remain important.
While not always mandatory for purely cosmetic removals of clearly benign moles, we often recommend histological analysis (sending the tissue to a lab) for complete peace of mind. It confirms the mole is harmless and provides important medical documentation. We will discuss this during your consultation.
Pricing depends on the number, size, location, and complexity of the mole(s) and the technique used. Please see our pricing table above for guideline costs. A precise quote is provided during your £95 consultation (redeemable against treatment).
Skin Health: Beyond Mole Removal
Maintaining healthy skin involves more than just mole removal. Our specialists recommend:
Aftercare includes:
- Simple protection of the area
- Guidance on supporting the healing process
- Follow-up as needed
- Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, reapplying every 2 hours outdoors.
- Wear protective clothing (hats, sunglasses).
- Seek shade during peak hours (10 am – 4 pm).
- Avoid tanning beds.
- Self-Exams: Check your skin monthly using mirrors for hard-to-see areas. Know your moles and note any changes (ABCDE).
- Professional Checks: Consider annual checks, especially if you have many moles, atypical moles, fair skin, significant sun exposure history, or family history of skin issues.
- Stay well-hydrated.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in antioxidants.
- Avoid smoking.
- Use gentle skincare products suitable for your skin type.
- Manage stress levels.
Our Convenient Location for Skin Mole Clinic
Our Wilmslow clinic is ideally situated to serve patients from throughout the Manchester area and beyond:
- From Manchester: Easily accessible, often just a 20-30 minute journey by train or car.
- From Knutsford: Approximately a 15-minute drive.
- From Chester: Around a 45-minute drive.
- From Warrington: Typically a 30-minute drive.
We offer free private parking, a discrete entrance, comfortable waiting areas, and flexible appointment times, including evenings by request, to accommodate your schedule.
Take the First Step Towards Clearer, Smoother Skin
Whether you’re concerned about a changing skin mole or simply want to improve your appearance by removing moles that bother you, our GMC-registered specialists at our CQC-regulated Wilmslow clinic can provide expert assessment and treatment.
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