Mole Check

At Welbeck, a mole check appointment begins with a consultation with one of our leading dermatologists. They will begin by reviewing your medical and family history, ask you about your sun exposure, and assess your risk factors for skin cancer.

They will then carefully examine your skin and use a dermatoscope to closely study your moles and identify whether they are healthy or if any require close monitoring or removal.

How often you need your moles checked depends on your risk factors for skin cancer and the types of moles you have. For higher-risk patients, reviews may be recommended every 6 to 12 months, while others may not need regular check-ups at all.

If a mole is deemed suspicious, your consultant will likely arrange to take a biopsy (a sample) or remove the entire mole or lesion and send it for lab analysis. This will indicate whether the mole is benign (harmless), atypical, dysplastic (abnormal), or malignant (cancerous). 

Since a mole check is a non-invasive examination, there are no known risks.

Preparation for your mole check is minimal. It may be helpful to wear clothes that are easy to remove and avoid wearing makeup and nail polish to your appointment.

There’s no recovery or aftercare needed. If your consultant recommends mole removal, they will explain what this involves.

Contact our Skin Health centre for pricing information. 

At Welbeck, our skin health specialists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if needed to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof. 

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

To book a mole check, you can either self-refer or you can be referred by your GP or a dermatologist following a consultation with them.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with a Welbeck dermatologist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.