If a suspicious mole is found, a Welbeck dermatology consultant will inform you and arrange to discuss the best next steps.
This may mean a further mole map in 3 to 6 months, or it may mean the mole needs to be excised (cut out under local anaesthetic). If a mole needs to be removed, it will be sent for analysis (histology) to look at the pattern of cells in the mole to determine if it was harmless, dysplastic, atypical, or malignant (cancerous).
If you choose to have further investigations at Welbeck, which could include biopsies, excisions of lesions, or skin surgery, we'll work with you to be completely transparent with our competitive pricing and to help you understand the costs.
If you have private health insurance, we're covered by all major private insurers in the UK, who will typically offer cover from the point at which abnormalities are found and further treatment is recommended.
If no abnormalities are found, we'll arrange for you to return for another mole mapping appointment, usually 12 months later. The images taken at further appointments are compared to those previously captured to identify and monitor any skin changes over time.