Mole Removal Manchester
Mole Removal in Manchester and Cheshire.
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If you have a mole that concerns you either for cosmetic reasons or medical worries, CLNQ offers professional mole removal in Manchester by experienced medical specialists. Located in the heart of Deansgate Square and Knutsford, our boutique clinic delivers the highest standards of skin care.
Whether you’re looking to remove a mole for discomfort, or because it has changed in appearance, our team provides expert assessments and minimally invasive mole removal treatments that are safe, effective, and quick.
At CLNQ in Cheshire & Manchester mole removal can be performed by surgical excision. This procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic in our CQC registered clinics.
What is a Mole?
A mole, also known as a melanocytic naevus, is a common skin lesion composed of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin and are usually brown or black, but they can also be skin-coloured, pink, or flesh-toned. While most moles are harmless, some can develop into skin cancer (melanoma), especially if they change in size, shape, or colour.
At CLNQ, we offer both cosmetic mole removal and diagnostic mole removal, ensuring each lesion is properly assessed by qualified medical professionals.
The mole that is excised may be sent for analysis to exclude any changes in the mole. The procedure usually takes about 30-45 minutes to perform. After a mole removal Manchester & Cheshire patients usually receive sutures or stitches to close the wound after the mole has been removed. A dressing is applied for around a week following your procedure. The stitches are removed between 1-2 weeks afterwards.
Is my mole dangerous?
Most moles are benign or non-cancerous. If you have a longstanding mole that has not changed then the likelihood is that your mole is benign. To help identify if a mole is dangerous there are certain features to look out for and these include:
Size
If a mole is more than 5mm in size or if it has grown in size
Shape
If the mole is irregular
Border
If there are irregular borders
Colour
If there has been a change in colour or if the mole has variation in colour within it
Bleeding
If there has been bleeding without injury
Itching
If a mole has developed itchiness
Before and After
This patient had a benign mole (naevus) on her nose prior to mole removal in Manchester & Cheshire.
This was treated with one session using the CO2RE laser mole removal. The result is shown at 4 weeks. There is a small scar where the mole was originally.
What are the types of mole removal?
We offer a range of mole removal procedures in Manchester and Cheshire, tailored to the type, size, and location of the mole:
1. Shave Excision
Ideal for raised, non-cancerous moles
The mole is shaved flush with the skin using a surgical blade
Leaves minimal scarring
Often no stitches required
2. Elliptical Excision (Surgical Excision)
Suitable for flat, pigmented, or suspicious moles
Entire mole removed with a small margin of normal skin
Stitches required; removed after 7–14 days
Offers tissue sample for histological testing
3. Laser Mole Removal
For some superficial benign moles or pigmentation
Quick and non-invasive
Not suitable for all mole types (especially those needing histology)
At your consultation, your surgeon will advise the best method for you.
What are the risks of mole removal?
The main potential risks include:
Scarring
All methods of mole removal will result in a permanent scar.
Infection
Infection is uncommon following mole removal.
Bleeding
Some bleeding or oozing can be expected after mole removal. This usually stops quickly with a little pressure to the area.
Incomplete excision
Some techniques such as shave excision or laser mole removal may not fully remove the mole. This is also the case with surgical excision although the likelihood of incomplete excision with surgical excision is less common.
Recurrence
The is a risk of the mole growing back. This risk is higher if you have a shave excision or laser mole removal.
Mole Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does Mole Removal Cost in Manchester?
CLNQ offers transparent, competitive pricing for private mole removal in Manchester. Prices start from:
Consultation: £100
Shave Excision: from £295 per mole
Surgical Excision: from £450 (Histology from £150)
Laser Mole Removal: from £320 per mole
All procedures are carried out by highly trained professionals in a CQC-registered facility.
Do I Need My GP to Refer Me?
No GP referral is required for mole removal at CLNQ. You can book directly with our team for a consultation. However, if your GP or NHS dermatologist has advised removal, we are happy to work in collaboration and provide you with a full clinical report and histology result.
Can I Get a Mole Removed on the NHS?
The NHS typically only removes moles if they are suspicious of skin cancer. Cosmetic mole removal is no longer routinely offered by NHS trusts, even when the mole causes distress or discomfort.
CLNQ provides a convenient, fast, and professional alternative for those seeking private mole removal in Manchester.
Can I go back to work afterwards?
Yes, most patients return to normal activity straight away, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for a few days if stitches are involved.
Will the mole grow back?
Shave excisions or laser mole removal may result in recurrence if some cells remain. Surgical excision reduces this risk. There is always some risk of recurrence.
Can you remove multiple moles at once?
Yes, and discounted pricing applies for multiple removals. Subsequent moles are charged less and we will discuss pricing during your consultation.
Why Choose Mole Removal?
There are several reasons individuals opt for mole removal:
Cosmetic concerns – The mole is large, raised, dark, or located in a visible area like the face or neck
Irritation – Moles that rub against clothing or jewellery can become sore or inflamed
Bleeding or changes – Any mole that bleeds, changes in appearance, or develops new symptoms should be assessed medically
Uncertainty – Some patients prefer peace of mind by removing moles they find suspicious
If you’re searching for “mole removal near me” or “private mole removal in Manchester,” CLNQ provides the ideal combination of clinical safety and cosmetic expertise.
Where do you go to get moles checked?
This is the question most people are actually asking, so here is the straight answer.
Your GP first if you are worried and not in a hurry. A GP can examine a mole and refer you on the NHS two-week-wait pathway if it looks suspicious. That costs nothing and it is the right route for anyone with a genuinely concerning lesion who can wait for an appointment.
Privately if you want it looked at this week, or you want it gone. The NHS will not remove a mole for cosmetic reasons, and waiting lists for anything non-urgent are long. A private dermatology appointment at CLNQ is £100, gets you a dermatoscopic examination within days, and lets you have it removed the same day if that is what you decide.
Not a beauty salon, and not a home kit. Mole removal creams, freezing kits and ligation devices destroy the surface of the lesion without removing what is underneath and without anyone ever looking at it down a microscope. If the mole was benign you get a scar. If it was not, you have destroyed the evidence and delayed the diagnosis. This is the one place in aesthetics where the cheap option carries a real risk.
How to get a mole removed from your face
Facial moles are the most common request and the one where technique matters most, because the scar is the part you will see every day.
Raised facial moles usually suit shave removal. The mole is taken off flush with the skin, leaving a flat pink circle that fades over two to three months to something most people struggle to find. No stitches, no line.
Flat pigmented facial moles need excision, which means a line scar. The skill is in where that line is placed — along a natural crease or relaxed skin tension line, so it settles into the face rather than crossing it. This is exactly why facial excisions here are done by plastic surgeons.
What we will tell you before you decide: the likely size of the scar, drawn on your skin so you can see it, and whether we think the trade is worth it. For some small facial moles the honest answer is that the scar will be more visible than the mole, and we will say so.
Recurrence after shave removal happens in a small number of cases because the base of the mole remains. If that matters to you, excision is the definitive option and we will explain the difference before you choose.
Mole Removal Prices
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
| Mole removal consultation | £100 |
| Surgical mole removal | £450 |
| Laser mole removal, first | £320 |
| Laser mole removal, subsequent | £200 |
| Mole shave | £295 |
| Punch biopsy | £150 |
| Histology, first specimen | £150 |
| Full body mole check | £250 |
When a Mole Should Be Checked Rather Than Removed
Most moles are entirely harmless and need nothing. Some should be looked at before anyone touches them.
The ABCDE guide:
- Asymmetry — one half does not match the other
- Border — irregular, ragged or blurred edges
- Colour — more than one colour, or uneven distribution
- Diameter — larger than 6mm, though small melanomas exist
- Evolving — changing in any way. This is the most important letter.
Also worth an appointment: a mole that bleeds without being caught, itches persistently, or simply looks different from all your others — the so-called ugly duckling sign, which is a better predictor than most people realise.
Every mole at CLNQ is examined before removal, and anything that warrants it is sent for histology at £150.
Surgical, Shave or Laser?
Surgical excision, £450. The mole is cut out with a margin of normal skin and the wound closed with sutures. The whole lesion goes to the laboratory. This is the only method appropriate for any mole with atypical features, because it is the only one that provides a complete specimen. Leaves a fine linear scar.
Shave excision, £295. A raised mole is shaved flush with the surrounding skin. No sutures, quick healing, and a flat pale mark rather than a line. Suitable only for benign raised moles, and the specimen can still be sent for analysis.
Laser removal, £320. Excellent cosmetic result on small benign moles, particularly on the face. The trade-off is that it destroys the tissue, so there is nothing to send for histology. For that reason we only use it on lesions we are confident are benign after examination.
Anyone who offers to laser a mole without examining it first is skipping the step that matters.
Related Treatments
Medically reviewed by
Dr Kajal Babamiri
GP with Specialist Interest in Dermatology — GMC No. 6132231
Dr Babamiri is a co-founder of CLNQ and leads the clinic’s non-surgical, skin and longevity practice. She is a key opinion leader in aesthetic medicine, appears as a doctor on Olivia Attwood’s Price of Perfection and Channel 4’s Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich, and has been featured in Glamour, the Daily Mail and Gulf News. She consults in Manchester, Knutsford and Wilmslow.
Last medically reviewed: 27 September 2026. This page is for information only and does not replace an individual consultation.
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