Mole Removal in Swansea
Medical assessment and, where indicated, surgical removal of benign moles under local anaesthetic at our Killay clinic. Assessment £95 · treatment £425.
Medihub Killay · The Precinct, Gower Road, Killay, Swansea SA2 7BA
- Procedure 30–45 minutes
- £425
- Surgical excision under local anaesthetic
- Healing 2–4 weeks
What is a mole?
Moles — medically, melanocytic naevi — are collections of pigment-producing cells in the skin. Most people have between 10 and 40 of them and almost all are entirely harmless. They can be flat or raised, pale brown to almost black, and some carry hair.
Moles become a medical problem when they catch on clothing, jewellery or a razor and bleed repeatedly, when they are irritated or inflamed by friction, or when they sit somewhere that interferes with normal function. Those are the situations this clinic treats.
Some people come because something has changed — a mole that has grown, changed colour, developed an irregular edge, started itching or bleeding without cause. That is a different conversation, and it is one worth having quickly.
When treatment is appropriate
Every mole is examined clinically and, where indicated, with dermoscopy, before any decision about treatment.
Treatment is carried out where there is a genuine medical indication — recurrent trauma, bleeding, irritation, inflammation or functional interference. If a mole looks atypical or suspicious, it will not be treated here. You will be referred for specialist assessment instead. Removing a suspicious lesion in a non-specialist setting risks losing the information a specialist needs, and we won't do it. Equally, a mole with no clinical indication for treatment is not removed as part of this clinic.
Who this is for
- A mole that repeatedly catches on clothing, jewellery or a razor
- A mole that bleeds, is inflamed or is recurrently traumatised
- A mole causing discomfort, irritation or interference with function
- A new or changing mole requiring clinical assessment
How treatment works
- 1Assessment (30 minutes, £95). History, examination, dermoscopy where indicated, and consideration of whether treatment is medically appropriate. If it is, you receive a written quote and the procedure is booked as a separate appointment.
- 2On the day. Consent is taken and the area is cleaned and injected with local anaesthetic. You'll feel a sharp scratch and a few seconds of stinging; after that the area is numb.
- 3Excision. The mole is removed surgically along with a small margin of surrounding skin. Depending on size and site, the wound is closed with sutures.
- 4Dressing and aftercare. A dressing is applied and you're given written aftercare instructions and a contact number.
- 5Histology, where clinically indicated. The tissue is sent for laboratory examination (£160) and results are discussed with you.
- 6Suture removal. Usually 7–14 days later depending on the site. This is included.
Recovery and aftercare
Keep the wound clean and dry for 48 hours and avoid heavy lifting or stretching the area while it heals. Most wounds are comfortable within a few days; healing takes two to four weeks. Any surgical removal leaves a scar — the aim is a fine, flat line that fades over 6–12 months, but scarring varies between individuals and by body site, and we'll be straight with you at assessment about what to expect on your skin.
Dressings and aftercare products are available in the pharmacy downstairs.
Medihub Killay
Let's get that lesion looked at properly.
A 30-minute GP assessment tells you what it is and whether treatment is medically appropriate.
Book an assessment — £95Price
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Assessment consultation | £95 |
| Benign mole treatment | £425 |
| Histology, first lesion | £160 |
| Histology, each additional lesion | £95 |
Additional lesions are priced according to number, size, complexity and treatment required. The assessment fee is payable in addition to the cost of treatment. You receive a written quote before any procedure is booked.
Suture removal is included where sutures are used.
All prices shown are the total price payable by the patient for the treatment described.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be left with a scar?
Yes — any surgical removal leaves one. The aim is a fine line that fades over 6–12 months. Dr Westwood will tell you at assessment what to expect for the specific site.
Can you tell if a mole is cancerous?
Assessment identifies moles that need specialist review, and we refer those rather than treating them here. Where a benign mole is treated and laboratory examination is clinically indicated, histology (£160) confirms the diagnosis.
Can you treat more than one mole at once?
Where more than one lesion is medically indicated for treatment, the number that can safely be done in one session, and the price, are agreed at assessment.
Does it hurt?
The local anaesthetic injection stings for a few seconds. The procedure itself should not be painful. Mild soreness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. You can book the assessment directly. With your consent we'll write to your NHS GP afterwards.
Can I have a mole removed just because I don't like the look of it?
Not as part of this clinic. Treatment here is carried out where there is a medical indication. At assessment Dr Westwood will tell you whether that applies to your lesion.
Still not sure if this is the right treatment?
Speak to the GP first — the assessment decides the plan, and nothing is booked before then.
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