Mole Mapping

You should go for a mole check if you are at higher than average risk of, or you are concerned about skin cancer.

It is important to be familiar with your skin’s appearance. If you notice any changes in your skin that give you cause for concern, then you should get them checked straight away.

It can be very difficult to check your own moles, especially if you have lots or if you have moles in hard to see areas such as your back and shoulders. A mole check can reliably check all of your moles for peace of mind.

It is particularly important to check the moles on your skin if you have:

• A large number of moles or moles that have an unusual appearance
• A personal or family history of skin cancer
• A fair skin and easily burn or freckle in the sun
• had previous episodes of severe sunburn or spent extended periods in the sun
• A suppressed immune system
• used sunbeds

Mole mapping takes around 30 minutes. It depends on the areas you wish to be examined and mapped, has well as if you have any suspect moles and their numbers that require closer inspection. You will be asked to compIete a pre-screening questionnaire.

Our guide package price for a full-body screening is £205 this includes a medical report that is sent to you and your GP.

Ramsay is recognised by all major medical insurers. Generally patients with a history of melanoma are covered by most insurance policies for skin treatments that are recommended by your doctor for medical reasons. For patients without a history of melanoma, screening is usually not covered by medical insurers. This service is therefore largely a "pay for yourself’ we do then involve insurers if a medical treatment is required.

We use the latest digital dermascope technology that can detect minor changes in the size and shape of our moles and further analyse them. Our experienced consultant dermatologists views the mole analysis images and expertly interpret these photographs.

Patients come to us for regular mole mapping for the reassurance that their moles are being professional monitored. Patients also visit us if they are worried about a mole and they would like to have it checked and either swiftly removed or closely monitored.

We have strict protocols in place to keep our patients safe during their hospital visits and to minimise any risk of infection. We also have easy access to free onsite car parking.