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| What are they? |
- Moles are harmless skin growths that vary in colour from pink flesh tones to dark brown or black
- Moles can appear at any time but usually develop in childhood
- The amount of moles we have as individuals varies according to our genetic makeup
- Moles are normally quite harmless but can be unsightly, particularly if they are on the face
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| IMPORTANT |
If you have a mole anywhere that changes colour or size, or starts to bleed, it is really important to get it checked by a GP
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| What is involved? |
- Your mole will be examined carefully in order to determine the best method of treatment
- Moles that are considered healthy are often removed using a short diathermy
- This treatment takes only a few minutes and leaves virtually no scars
- Suspicious moles are removed surgically and are sent to the lab for testing
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| Your results |
- You can expect the treated area to fully heal within a week
- Your mole will not grow back once it has been removed
Read more: How
the face ages
Read more: Which
procedure is right for you?
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