Skin treatment
Mole Removal in Chelsea, London
Moles and other skin lumps are removed by CO2 laser, minor surgical excision or cryotherapy, depending on what they are and where they sit.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £350
- In the chair
- 15-30minutes
- Recovery
- 5-7days for laser, longer if cut out
- Anaesthetic
- Localessentially painless
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What mole removal does
The method is chosen after assessment, to remove the lesion properly with as little scarring as possible.
Is mole removal right for you?
Before anything is removed he checks the lesion looks benign. Anything suspicious goes for proper assessment first, and that is not negotiable.
It usually suits
- A benign mole or skin lesion you want gone
- It catches on clothing, a razor or jewellery
- You want it assessed by a doctor rather than a technician
- You accept a small mark where it was
It is the wrong treatment if
- The lesion is changing, and needs proper assessment or a biopsy first
- There is an active skin infection in the area
- A condition or medication that impairs wound healing, where it should wait
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- Stop retinoids, acids, vitamin C and scrubs a week beforehand. If you take blood thinners, speak to your prescribing doctor first.
- 02Assessment
- He examines the lesion and confirms it looks benign before anything is planned. Photographs are taken for your records.
- 03The plan
- He tells you which method suits it: laser, shave, or surgical excision.
- 04Numbing
- Local anaesthetic. Once it is in, the removal itself is essentially painless.
- 05The removal
- 15 to 30 minutes. Surgical excision is closed with fine sutures.
- 06Going home
- Keep it clean and dry. If you have sutures they come out in the clinic.
- Keep the treated area clean and dry for the first 24 hours.
- No make-up over the area for 24 to 48 hours, or until he says otherwise.
- No retinol, acids or vitamin C for 24 hours.
- No strenuous exercise, sauna or hot bath for 24 hours.
- Do not pick the crust. Let it come away on its own.
- Keep it out of the sun completely until it has healed, then use SPF 50.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Days 1 to 2
- Warmth, redness and mild swelling.
- Days 2 to 4
- A crust forms as it heals.
- Days 4 to 6
- It may itch. Do not scratch it.
- Days 5 to 7
- Most people are comfortable in company again.
- 6 to 9 months
- Collagen keeps remodelling and the mark keeps improving.
What mole removal is used for
- Moles and skin lesions
- Before anything is removed he checks it looks benign. Anything suspicious goes for proper assessment first, and that is not negotiable.
Treatments that work with mole removal
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- The laser method, where the lesion suits it.
- scar revision
- If you are left with a mark you want improved.
- earlobe repair
- The other minor surgery he does under local anaesthetic.
Please read This page describes mole removal in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether mole removal is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
Will mole removal leave a scar?
Any removal leaves a mark. The method is chosen to keep it as small as possible.
Do you check the mole first?
Yes. Assessment comes before removal, and anything suspicious is referred.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk