Mole removal at CoLaz clinics

A mole, or melanocytic naevus, is a cluster of pigment-producing cells in the skin. Most moles are benign and stay stable in colour, size and shape for life. We only remove raised cosmetic moles that have been confirmed as benign by your GP first. We do not perform diagnostic excisions, we do not treat changing or pigmented lesions, and we always send pre-removal photographs to our clinical lead for review before any treatment is agreed.

We use advanced electrolysis. A fine needle delivers a thermolysis current into the mole that destroys the mole cells without damaging the surrounding tissue. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes per mole, with the full appointment running fifteen to thirty minutes depending on size and location. No stitches, and the surrounding skin is left untouched. Larger moles can sometimes be removed on the same day; others slough off naturally over the following days.

Tap the Send a photo on WhatsApp button at the top of this page. Choose your nearest CoLaz clinic. WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled message; attach a clear, well-lit photo of the mole and send. We will ask whether your GP has confirmed the mole is benign, how long it has been there and whether it has changed. We cannot quote without GP clearance for moles.

If the photo shows a mole that has changed in colour, size or shape, has more than one colour, has uneven edges, is larger than six millimetres, itches, bleeds or crusts, or is new in adulthood, the clinician will decline to quote and refer you back to your GP. These are the standard ABCDE warning signs and they need dermatology assessment, not cosmetic removal. We will not bypass this for any patient.

Most raised benign moles clear in one session. Larger or deeper moles sometimes need a second top-up session six to eight weeks later, once the first treatment has fully healed and the clinical team has reviewed the result. We confirm the likely number of sessions in your photo quote reply, so you know what to expect before you book.

A faint flat mark is normal at the treated site for several weeks while the skin remodels, and it usually fades by three to six months. A small permanent pale or pink mark is possible, especially on larger moles or moles in areas with thinner skin. We discuss the realistic cosmetic outcome with you before you decide whether to proceed. Patients with a personal or family history of keloid scarring should mention this at consultation so we can adjust the plan or decline treatment.

Keep the area clean, dry and covered for the first forty-eight hours, apply the antiseptic balm we provide twice daily for ten to fourteen days, and let the small scab fall away naturally rather than picking it. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools and intense exercise for forty-eight hours. Once the area has fully healed, apply SPF 50 daily for at least eight weeks. The new skin underneath is highly photosensitive and unprotected sun exposure during this window is the most common cause of a darker mark at the treated site.

Mole removal is priced per mole, and the price depends on the size, location and number of moles being treated, as well as the depth of work needed. Pricing is confirmed per photo quote, in writing, before any treatment is booked. We would rather quote you accurately than under-quote and renegotiate at the till, which is why we read the actual photo (and any GP letter) before we put a number on it.