Mole Scanning
Our MOLE SCANNING & SCREENING process uses the latest technology in skin cancer accuracy. It is a first class service and is more likely to be accurate than checks done by GPs.
What happens during a MOLE SCANNING consultation?
A Specialist Nurse will take a history from you and make a risk assessment from previous sun or sun bed exposure, genetic and visual information. You will be advised on how to minimise your risk. Sun advice and skin cancer leaflets will be given.
If requested, a full body examination is performed using a magnifying aspheric lens, during which you will not be required to remove underwear. If any unusual moles or lesions are found they are marked with a washable marker pen and a more accurate assessment is offered using a specialist camera.
Will it hurt?
No. Mole Scanning is a painless, non-invasive, safe and rapid investigation using a special camera that can analyse the structure of the skin 2mm. deep. It can detect many types of suspicious lesions at the early stages, before they become apparent to the naked eye.
How long will it take?
A full examination and assessment will take approx. 30 minutes. Individual mole scanning would take an additional 15 minutes per mole.
What happens next?
Mole Scanning is designed to give you immediate reassurance if the mole is found to be non-cancerous. A colour analysis print out of your moles is given to you to take home or to your GP or Dermatologist for advice on whether you need any further treatment. In some cases the nurse may want you to return to monitor your mole over time. This could avoid unnecessary removal in the future.
If you have any further questions the Specialist Nurse will be happy to answer them.