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Not all moles are suitable for treatment and they will need to comply with the following criteria before we can treat them;
Moles must be raised, we cannot treat flat moles.
We need medical consent to treat them, each mole you wish to have treated must be inspected by your Doctor to confirm they are benign and an individual assessment filled out for each mole to be treated.
Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request the medical consent forms for you to take to your GP.
Whilst we are trained in cancer recognition, we are not legally or ethically able to diagnose the condition, this is solely the role of medically trained practitioners, which is why we are legally required to ensure that you visit your GP to have the mole or moles assessed and cleared as suitable for treatment. We know that some GPs are hostile to this and should you find this to be the case with your practice please let us know and will try our best to assist them in their process.
Significant reduction or removal is usually achieved in one visit. If you have multiple moles you wish to have treated this may require further appointments. But please note we can only treat moles that have had a prior medical examination and the relevant paperwork filled out by your GP.
Many conditions require more than one treatment which is indicated by the size, location and quantity of the lesions to be removed. Your treatment plan will be discussed with you during your consultation to enable you to make clear and confident decisions.
The technique used for removal is Advanced Electrolysis or short wave diathermy (known as thermolysis in the USA). Our head aesthetician has over 30 years experience and is trained and approved by Sterex International, who provide the highest level of training for medical, dental and aesthetic practitioners across the globe.
It is important to note that we cannot prevent the appearance of further lesions and while in most cases complete removal is achieved we cannot guarantee that everyone will have the same results, each person will heal differently and in some cases there may still be some discolouration after treatment.
All conditions require a consultation and test treatment prior to having a full treatment unless there is only one blemish to be removed, then the consultation will then be changed to a complete removal and priced accordingly.
During your consultation we ascertain the nature and location of the blemish you wish to have removed and if it is suitable for treatment.
The consultation involves a questionnaire about your current health, any medical conditions you may suffer from and any medication you may be taking. Your therapist then explains how the treatment works and the expectations you can have.
Appointments that are not attended or cancelled with less than 48 hours notice are subject to our normal cancellation policy. Appointments that are not attended are charged at full price.
To prepare for your consultation and test treatment please ensure the following;
1. You will be sent an online pre consultation form, please fill this out prior to your visit to ensure we are able to treat you on the day, certain conditions and medication may require us to obtain prior medical consent before we are able to treat you.
2. That you have not used topical steroids, hydrocortisone or any vitamin A based products such as retinol, retinal, Tretinoin and Retin A for three months prior to treatment.
3. That you have not interfered with the blemish in any way such as picking or applying topical treatments or ointments and that it is not angry or inflamed prior to treatment.
4. It is best to arrange your appointment when you don't have any engagements, activities or travel planned for 48 hours afterwards.
You will be given written aftercare advice and an aftercare product to apply after your initial consultation and your therapist will advise you on your course of treatment moving forward and how you should care for the treated area.
Please be aware that you are limited to what you can expose your skin to for 48 hours after treatment and should plan your appointments accordingly as you cannot do any of the following;
Get the treated area wet, air travel, exercise, sunbathe, use steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis, sunbeds or anything that can induce an increase in temperature, apply perfumed products or lotions, apply any retinol related product, exfoliate, apply make-up, self tan.
Always makes sure you wear an SPF