Mole & Skin Lesion Removal

DermaDerm offers the removal of a range of benign and suspicious skin lesions by a dermatologist, with the technique chosen to suit the lesion's type, size and location. Raised moles and growths, and anything that looks atypical or has changed, are typically removed by surgical excision under local anaesthetic so that the full lesion is taken and the tissue can be sent for histopathological examination — an important step for proper diagnosis whenever a…

At the appointment the dermatologist examines the lesion, often with a dermatoscope, and advises whether removal is appropriate and which method is best. Surgical excision involves numbing the area, removing the lesion and closing the wound, sometimes with sutures that are removed after a week or two; laser and cryotherapy leave a small wound that heals over the following days with simple aftercare. You will be given wound-care guidance and advised on sun…