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Mole removal in harrogate

Moles are very common and generally harmless. However it does not mean you will be required to retain them if they are unwanted.

Kliniken provides mole removal for both cosmetic and medical reasons at our Harrogate clinic and offer same day treatment after a consultation has taken place.

  • Consultation: £105
  • Removal from: £450
  • Histology available (£150)
  • Local anaesthetic, day case procedure
  • Consultant-led clinic
Book your consultation
Call us at 01423 206388
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Harrogate + North Anston + Cleckheaton

Mole removal in Harrogate

✦ For people in a hurry
Expert Assessment

Expert Assessment

Expert assessment of your mole by our specialist. The correct way to perform the removal is determined post this.

Day Case Procedure

Day Case Procedure

Under local anesthesia, mole removal typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Return home on the same day.

Quick recovery

Quick recovery

Most patients can go back to work the next day. After 1 to 2 weeks, stitches should have settled.

Named Surgeon

Named Surgeon

You see the same consultant at every appointment, from first consultation through to post-operative follow-up.

Clear Pricing

Clear Pricing

All-inclusive pricing covering surgeon, anaesthetist, and facility fees. Full cost confirmed before treatment goes ahead.

✦ Overview

What moles really are

Naevi, commonly referred to as moles, are masses of pigment producing cells which most people develop during childhood or adolescence. These can vary in colour ranging from skin tone to pink, brown or black and may be either flat or raised. On average adults have approximately 10 – 40 moles.

Although the majority of moles are harmless, changes in a mole’s shape, size or colour, itchiness or bleeding could potentially indicate the need for further assessment. Consulting your doctor will give you a definitive answer one way or the other.

mole removal in Harrogate
✦ Our process

How is mole removal in Harrogate performed?

1
Before the procedure

Surgeon reviews the mole, confirms surgical or shave excision, agrees the plan and books the appointment.

2
Surgical excision

Numbs and cleans the area, removes the mole with a small margin, sends tissue for histology, closes with stitches if needed.

3
Shave excision

Shaves the mole level with the skin. No stitches, faster healing but not suitable for every mole.

4
Post procedure

Home the same day with aftercare advice. Follow-up in a few days to check healing and confirm histology results.

✦ Expectations after removal

What recovery after mole removal really looks like

Mild soreness is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Most people return to work the next day unless their role puts strain on the treated area.

  • Days 1 to 2: Keep the area clean and dry. Some redness and tenderness is normal.
  • First week: Stitches (if used) are typically removed after 7 to 14 days.
  • 1 to 3 months: The scar starts to flatten and fade.
  • 6 to 12 months: Final result. Most scars settle into a fine, pale line.
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✦ After mole removal treatment

Side effects and complications of mole removal

These are normal side effects which resolve in a few days.

Common

  • Mild soreness and bruising
  • Redness that fades over several weeks
  • A small scar

Less common

  • Infection at the wound site
  • Delayed healing
  • Temporary numbness near the site

Rare

  • Keloid or hypertrophic scarring
  • Allergic reaction to dressings or anaesthetic
  • Mole recurrence if tissue remains
✦ Transparent pricing model

What is the cost of our mole removal in Harrogate?

All quoted prices include surgeon fees, anaesthetist fees, the day-case facility, and standard follow-up appointments. We do not add charges after the event. Pricing is set out below with no hidden extras.

ProcedurePricing
Consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon£105
Mole removalFrom £450
Histology (Laboratory Testing)£150

We are present in these locations. Visit us anywhere.

Performed here

Kliniken Harrogate

Full surgical facility

Local, sedation & general anaesthetic

Your procedure is performed at our Harrogate surgical facility with consultant-led care throughout.

Not at this location

Kliniken Cleckheaton

Minor procedures

Local anaesthetic only

Cleckheaton supports selected local anaesthetic procedures close to home.

Consultations only

Aesthetika, North Anston

Consultation clinic

Consultations only

North Anston is available for consultation appointments before treatment at the appropriate surgical location.

Opening soon

Kliniken Worcester

Opening soon

Local anaesthetic only

Worcester is opening soon and will be updated by procedure once services are confirmed.

✦ Want to see our results

Request private case studies

At Kliniken Harrogate, patient confidentiality is taken seriously. As a consultant led private clinic, we do not publish surgical case studies publicly.

However, if you would like to review examples of previous mole removal procedures, we can share relevant case information privately upon request.

To maintain discretion, case studies are provided directly on enquiry.

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✦ Mole removal surgeons in Harrogate

Our surgeons for mole removal treatment in Harrogate

Our consultant plastic surgeons are all fully qualified and experienced in performing minor surgical procedures including removal of moles.

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✦ They came for the procedure, but stayed for our service

Patient experiences at Kliniken

"I had a lipoma near my knee removed, the consultant was so reassuring throughout the whole experience and the aftercare with himself and the nurse was faultless."

Marion Harbron

Minor Surgery

"Called to minor skin surgery and was impressed how easy it was to get an appointment arranged to get surgery carried out."

George kennedy

Minor Surgery

"I recently had a minor surgical procedure with Mr Kilshaw and I am absolutely elated with the results."

Winona W

Minor Surgery

✦ Frequently asked questions

FAQs on mole removal in Harrogate

There will be a slight pinch from the anaesthetic injection, then after that, the area where the mole was removed will be numb for the duration of the surgery. After the anaesthetic wears off (a few hours) mild soreness may occur which can usually be managed with paracetomol.

Yes. A surgical excision creates a small thin line which will be visible for 6 to 12 months. A shave excision leaves a slightly larger flat area which will also disappear within 6 to 12 months.

This is unusual when the entire mole is completely surgically excised. When using shave excisions there is a very small chance of regrowth as some cells may still exist beneath the shaved edge.

No. You can make an appointment directly with Kliniken. It would be wise to see your doctor if your mole has quickly changed and you are concerned about skin cancer, they can refer you to Kliniken under the NHS urgent pathway.

The actual time taken to perform the surgery is approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

A surgical excision involves removing the whole mole along with its base and closing it with sutures. This type of excision allows for histological examination. A shave excision is simply shaving the surface layer of the mole to remove the raised part. No sutures are required making this method quicker to heal.

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Book your consultation for mole removal in Harrogate

Named surgeon, fast access, transparent pricing. All in our Harrogate clinic.
Usually one to three weeks from consultation to surgery.

  • Consultant-led initial assessment
  • Minimally invasive day-case procedure
  • Clear pricing from £450
Book your consultation
Call us at 01423 206388

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