Mole removal

My Mum had a large 'beauty spot' removed a few years ago - and her grandchildren didn't recognise her for a week!

Just remember the moles are part of you, and you may find you feel a bit odd without them.

I had a mole removed from just under my chin a few years back. They just cut it out and then burnt it to close it up. Didn't hurt as they kindly numbed it

I'm pleased i had mine removed, as they sent it away for analysis and it was precancerous. It was a tiny little thing too.

It was just done at my doctors surgery. xx

Very brave of you to at least get a consultation. I am sure they told you that 99% of the time you will end up with a scar of some sort where each mole was removed? People can get upset as they expect the skin to be perfect after removal, which it wont be. It can take months for the scar to settle, so make sure you leave several months before the wedding. At least foundation can hide most small scars though.

Depending on the depth, they can be lasered off or cut out. The later usually require stitches.

Your image will look very different afterwards & will take time for yourself to get used to the new you.

Depending how many you have, maybe remove say half, or a few, and see how you like the result. You could always leave one beauty spot, but if it were me, I'd get rid of all others.

I usually wait with a spade for the blighters to appear

I have never had this done but it has crossed my mind. I have a monumental mole on my lower back which can catch on my trousers - ouch! I did ask my GP about removal, although he said it couldn't be done as there isn't enough spare skin there!!! completely bamboozled me that one! I can only imagine he was talking about the scar after removal?! that or unnecessarry costs to NHS. My brother had a simmilar mole - seems to be a family trait, although he was able to get his removed. Anyway, what I am trying to say is if you do decide to go ahead I would appreciate any feedback you could offer as I sometimes wonder that if went down the private route would I get a different answer from a consultant.

I had some moles removed on the NHS when I was younger but I don't think they do it much anymore unless you have one that has grown rapidly.You're best off going private, most clinics will give you a free consulation with no strings so its worth going and asking. I'm having mine removed with radiowave rather than laser or having it cut off, he assured me that it doesn't hurt and you are left with a small scar (which can be covered with makeup) no stitches and that its only 3-4 days til its healed. I'm going in 2 weeks so I will definitely report with flashes!

Had my mole removal done today! I wish I'd not looked at it cuz I went into shock and freaked out a bit! so my face is now covered in plasters, I look horrific but when its healed I'm sure I will look beautiful! Will flash for those that were considering it when its healed.

Just as an aside - whether you can have moles removed has nothing to do with the cost to the NHS.... To be honest if it's just for "vanity" then to a Dr the risks of removal might outweigh the benefits. But to a private dr the benefits include money for them! Haha

Mole removal is considered a minor operation, even if just "burning" it off, and there are strict guidelines as to whether GPs can do this (unlike the old days when they could do what they liked) eg correct equipment and environments. Some GP surgeries do their own minor ops and some will refer on.

As for removal of moles on backs, the skin is under a lot of tension and movement so might easily burst if a mole was removed, leaving you with a nasty scar. Usually we (as I do suturing for my job) consider the effects of scarring as a bigger priority for women than men!! Haha

I had one on my shoulder removed as it was raised and got caught in my clothes! I had it done by my doctor which took a few minutes and didn't hurt at all. I do have a very small scar there but it's hardly noticeable and I didn't know until OH pointed it out one night!

I had one removed from under my arm at the doctors. It didn't hurt and I'm a massive wimp so I'm sure you'll be fine. The skin still looks pink where I had it done and that was a couple of months ago so I wouldn't get them done too near the wedding if they're on your face x