Merchant City Medical Group offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, from our state of the art clinics throughout the UK & Europe.

Expert Mole & Skin Lesion Removal

At Merchant Group Medical, we provide expert mole and skin lesion removal for both medical and cosmetic reasons. Our consultant-led team offers safe, precise removal of moles, cysts, skin tags, lipomas, and other benign skin lesions, using advanced techniques designed to minimise scarring and achieve the best possible cosmetic results. Whether you are concerned about a changing mole or wish to remove a lesion for confidence or comfort, we offer prompt consultations and treatment at our modern facility, welcoming patients from across Scotland.

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Procedure overview

TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC

Local

LENGTH OF SURGERY

30-45 minutes

HOSPITAL STAY

Outpatient

RECOVERY

No time needed off work

Types of skin lesions

Our consultant plastic surgeons provide expert mole removal, especially in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the eyes, nose, face, and lips. Plastic surgeons can distinguish between benign lesions and skin cancers, ensuring both safe and aesthetically pleasing outcomes.

Common and usually removed under local anaesthetic. Removal is recommended before they enlarge or become infected, avoiding the need for emergency treatment.

Small, non-cancerous growths that often appear in skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, and groin. While harmless, they can be removed for cosmetic reasons or to reduce irritation from clothing or jewellery.

Soft, movable, non-cancerous lumps made of fat cells, commonly found on the neck, back, or shoulders. Lipomas grow slowly and are usually removed for comfort, cosmetic reasons, or diagnostic purposes.

Benign, raised lesions that vary in colour and size, often appearing in middle-aged or older adults. While harmless, they may be removed if they are cosmetically concerning or prone to irritation.

Benign Skin Lesion Removal Services

    At Merchant Group Medical, we offer expert removal of moles, cysts, skin tags, lipomas, and seborrheic keratoses, using safe and minimally invasive techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Mole Removal:
    • Surgical Excision: Removes larger moles or those requiring a biopsy, with a small margin of surrounding skin.
    • Shave Excision: Ideal for raised moles, shaved down to the level of surrounding skin for a smooth finish.
  • Cyst Removal:
    • Minimal Excision: Small incision to remove the cyst while minimising scarring.
    • Puncture & Drainage: Drains inflamed cysts safely when removal isn’t immediately possible.
  • Skin Tag Removal:
    • Surgical Excision
  • Lipoma Removal:
    • Surgical Excision: Standard removal via a small incision.
    • Liposuction: Less invasive option for softer lipomas using suction.
  • Seborrheic Keratoses Removal:
    • Curettage & Electrosurgery: Scrapes off the growth and seals the skin.
  • Comprehensive Care: We provide personalised care from consultation to post-treatment follow-up, ensuring minimal scarring, safe recovery, and optimal cosmetic results in our modern facility.

What are the risks?

The risks associated with minor skin surgery include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, permanent scarring (which may vary in appearance), and a small risk of the lesion returning.

Skin Lesion Aftercare

Your surgeon will provide personalised instructions for caring for your wound following minor skin surgery.
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Further Reading


British Association Of Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)  information on benign skin conditions

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Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire

It can be used as a screening questionnaire to tell whether you might have BDD.

1) How often do you do you deliberately check your feature(s)? Not accidentally catch sight of it. Please include looking at your feature in a mirror or other reflective surfaces like a shop window or looking at it directly or feeling it with your fingers.
2) To what extent do you feel your feature(s) are currently ugly, unattractive or ‘not right’?
3) To what extent does your feature(s) currently cause you a lot of distress?
4) How often does your feature(s) currently lead you to avoid situations or activities?
5) To what extent does your feature(s) currently preoccupy you? That is, you think about it a lot and it is hard to stop thinking about it?
6) If you have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on your relationship with an existing partner? (e.g. affectionate feelings, number of arguments, enjoying activities together). If you do not have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on dating or developing a relationship?
7) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your ability to work or study, or your role as a homemaker? (Please rate this even if you are not working or studying: we are interested in your ability to work or study.)
8) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your social life? (with other people, e.g. parties, pubs, clubs, outings, visits, home entertainment)
9) To what extent, do you feel your appearance is the most important aspect of who you are?

Do I have BDD?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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When you score more than 40 points, this is an indication that you likely have Body Dysmorphic Disorder. However, this is not a formal diagnosis. This test can also be used after a treatment to see if symptoms have improved.

What now?

For more information on BDD and support, you can contact us.

If you are a UK resident, we suggest:

    • reaching out to your GP for more help
    • self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies.

When speaking to a health professional, you may present your clinic history or a printed form to clearly outline the symptoms you’ve experienced.