MOLE Clinic Patient FAQs

What is a Full Body Mole Check?

It is a Top to Toe check using a dermatoscope for visually abnormal moles by a female specialist nurse - recommended for all adults. It also includes a check for Atypical Mole Syndrome. The appointment can take up to 45 minutes.

How much does a Full Body Mole Check Cost?

This service is £195 ,although discounts are available for couples who book for appointments at the same time. Payment is required in full at the time of booking and is refundable if cancelled or re-arranged in accordance with the booking Terms and Conditions.

What is Atypical Mole Syndrome?

The definition given by the British Association of Dermatologists is “Atypical mole syndrome is a disorder of the skin which is seen in approximately 2% of the population. It is defined when an individual has more than 50 moles composed of melanocytes (pigment producing skin cells) present on their skin, and three or more are atypical (unusual) in their appearance, e.g. size and shape.”

What happens when a mole is identified as abnormal during the screen?

The nurse will take a magnified image for a single mole check using a special camera linked to the dermatoscope which is reviewed and assessed by a remote specialist doctor - recommended for visually abnormal moles, new or changing moles or for an expert second opinion.

Can I just have one Mole looked at?

It is possible to have a single mole check if you are worried by an abnormal , new or changing moles or wish to have an expert special opinion on a particular mole.

However if you are worried about new or changing moles we recommend a Full Body Mole Check to ensure that there are no abnormal moles in areas that you cannot easily see or check yourself.

How much does a Single Mole Check cost?

A Single Mole Check is £35 per mole if required as part of a Full Body Mole Check or £60 per mole if undertaken as a stand alone appointment.

All results of Single Mole Checks are available within 3 working days, although routinely the delivery time is much shorter. A screening nurse will contact you to discuss the result and a copy will be emailed to you.

How can I book these services?

You can book online to select a clinic location and appointment time of your choice. This allows 24h access to booking however telephone bookings can be made by contacting the clinic during its opening hours on 0800 023 4212.

What happens if I need treatment?

Our data over the 20 years of running the service shows that about 25% of patients who have a Single Mole Check will need a referral to see a Consultant Dermatologist for a consultation , clinical review and treatment.

This referral can be arranged, without delay, to the Consultants, who have a practice base within The Mole Clinic. Our team profiles are available on the “about us” section website. All Consultants are skin cancer specialists.

As they are working within the clinic they have access to your patient data and records which keeps the administration to a minimum during this anxious time. You will also be treated in familiar surroundings with the same reception and nursing team available for support.

Is The Mole Clinic recognised By my insurer?

We are on the approved list for all of the major insurers who will fund treatment provided the correct pre-authorisations are obtained.

Can I pay for my own treatment?

The answer is yes and you will not need a GP referral to make an appointment.

I’ve not had screening at The Mole Clinic but can I still see a Consultant?

Yes a number of patients have seen their Doctor and been advised to have a mole removed. You are able to make an appointment for a Consultation. This applies to both patients with medical insurance and patients paying for their own treatment.

In fact a number of insurers will suggest our facility where a referral is sought.

I have a mole/skin tags which are troubling me or I want removed for cosmetic reasons but I know are not suspicious, can these be removed?

Yes these can of course be removed. You would need to see a Consultant for a consultation and clinical review to discuss the removal. They would make an assessment and discuss the removal to ensure that you have the full facts before undergoing the procedure. Sometimes they may advise against procedures because the risk of scarring in cosmetically sensitive areas and skin tone/type etc may outweigh the cosmetic benefit.

The team comprises Consultant Dermatologists and Consultant Plastic Surgeons.