Mr Reza Nassab offers mole assessment and removal in Manchester, with consultations at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where removal under local anaesthetic may also be carried out. Most moles are removed under local anaesthetic as a short procedure, using a technique chosen to balance a reliable diagnosis with a discreet scar, and the tissue is usually sent for histology.
Reasons people have moles removed
Patients from across Greater Manchester come for mole removal for a range of reasons:
- Catching and irritation: raised moles on the neck, waistline, bra line or face that snag on clothing, jewellery or a razor.
- Appearance: moles on the face or other visible areas that people would prefer not to have.
- Reassurance: a mole that has been monitored and which you would like removed and examined.
- A changing mole: one that needs assessment, where Mr Nassab will advise on the most appropriate pathway.
If a mole is changing in size, shape or colour, or bleeds without reason, see your GP promptly; this remains the right first step for anything suspicious, and you can still seek a private opinion.
Your consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
At your appointment in Manchester, Mr Nassab will ask about the history of each mole, any changes you have noticed, your sun exposure and any family history of skin cancer. He will examine the mole, often with a dermatoscope, and explain whether it looks harmless and which removal technique would suit it. He will also show you where the scar is likely to sit and how large it may be. The consultation costs £150; removal is from £650 with the final quote based on the number, size and site of the moles. Appointments are also available in Knutsford.
The procedure at CLNQ
As mole removal is done under local anaesthetic, it may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital. After the area is cleaned, a local anaesthetic injection numbs the skin; this stings briefly, then you should feel only pressure. Depending on the mole, it will be shaved flush with the skin or cut out and closed with fine stitches. A dressing is applied, and you can usually go home straight afterwards. Several moles can often be removed in one visit.
Choosing the right technique
- Shave removal: suitable for some raised, clearly harmless moles; heals like a graze and avoids a stitch line.
- Excision: the mole is removed with the full thickness of skin and stitched, giving a complete specimen for the laboratory and a fine line scar.
Any mole with features that raise concern is typically removed by excision rather than shaving. Read more in the excision versus shave comparison.
Histology and results
The removed tissue is usually sent to a pathology laboratory, where it is examined under a microscope. This confirms what the mole was and whether it has been completely removed. Results are typically available within a few weeks, and Mr Nassab will explain them to you. If anything unexpected is found, he will discuss the next steps, which may include referral to a specialist skin cancer service.
Aftercare and follow-up in Manchester
Most people go back to work the same day or the next. Keep the dressing dry for the time advised, avoid swimming until the wound has healed and avoid exercise that stretches the area for a week or two. If stitches need removing, this is arranged in Manchester at around five to seven days for the face and ten to fourteen days for the body. Contact the team the same day if you notice spreading redness, discharge or fever. Protect the scar from the sun for at least a year as it matures.
Travelling from around the North West
CLNQ, Deansgate Square, is in central Manchester, so patients from Salford, Trafford, Stockport and further afield across the North West can combine the consultation and procedure with minimal disruption. Because most removals are done under local anaesthetic, many people are comfortable travelling home independently afterwards, unless the wound is near the eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is mole removal carried out in Manchester?
Consultations are at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, and removal under local anaesthetic may be carried out there too, rather than at Deansgate Hospital.
Can moles be removed on the same day as the consultation?
This depends on the mole and on scheduling. Mr Nassab will advise at your consultation.
How much does mole removal cost in Manchester?
Mole removal is from £650; the final price depends on the number, size and site of the moles and is confirmed after assessment. The consultation costs £150.
Will my mole be tested?
Removed moles are usually sent for histology so the diagnosis can be confirmed.
Is mole removal painful?
The local anaesthetic stings briefly; after that, most people feel only pressure. Mild soreness afterwards usually settles within a day or two.
