Moles

Moles are small, coloured spots on the skin. Most people have them and they're usually nothing to worry about unless they change size, shape or colour.

Treatment

Moles will not be removed, but greatly reduced by ‘flattening them’.

Regardless if the moles appearance looks harmless, prior to treatment we do require that you get checked by a GP and they confirm they are happy for you to have the mole reduced. 

Here is some information taken from the NHS website on mole safety:

Signs a mole is harmless:

• Most harmless moles are round or oval-shaped, with a smooth edge.

• They can be flat or raised and may feel smooth or rough.

• Sometimes they have hair growing from them.

• They are usually darker on brown and black skin

Signs a mole could be cancerous

Some moles can be a sign of melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

• Melanomas may change colour over time or have more than 2 colours.

• They often have uneven edges.

• Sometimes they may bleed, itch, or be crusty or raised.

Always see a GP if:

• You have a mole that's changed size, shape or colour

• You have a mole that's painful or itchy

• You have a mole that's inflamed, bleeding or crusty

• You have a new or unusual mark on your skin that has not gone away after a few weeks

Finding a melanoma as early as possible can mean it's easier to treat.