to find out if your skin lesion can be treated today
Leading Doctors
Clinical skin lesion assessment & treatment
Assessment and treatment same day
MBChB, FRCS (Plast)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon | Specialist in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr Karima Medjoub is a GMC-registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience, trained at the University of Glasgow and across NHS Lothian and Grampian, including advanced reconstructive work at Canniesburn. After earning her FRCS (Plast), she completed an elite Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Quaba Plastic Surgery, honing expertise in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, liposuction, labiaplasty, and body contouring. A full member of BAPRAS and associate member of ISAPS, she is known for her meticulous technique and natural results, offering advanced aesthetic procedures under local anaesthetic at Merchant City Medical Group.
Our skillful approach and meticulous attention to detail ensure safe, effective treatment of skin lesions and moles, giving patients peace of mind and confidence in their care.
Expert assessment and removal of skin lesions and moles in a single visit.
Benign moles, cysts, skin tags, and other skin lesions

Local anaesthetic

20-120 minutes (depending on lesion complexity)

No

5-7 Days
“I was nervous about having my skin lesion treated, but the team at Merchant City made the process so simple. The procedure was quick, and the care I received was excellent. I feel much more confident now and can’t thank them enough!”
“I had a mole that had been worrying me for some time. Merchant City assessed it and treated it the same day. The procedure was straightforward, and the results were excellent. I’m so glad I went ahead!”




We can assess and, where appropriate, treat benign moles, cysts, skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses, and suspicious lesions that may require biopsy and small lymphomas. Not all lesions are suitable for same-day treatment; this is determined during your consultation.
Most procedures are performed under local anaesthetic, which minimises discomfort. You may feel slight pressure or mild sensations during treatment, but serious pain is uncommon.
Treatment usually lasts 20–120 minutes, depending on the type, size, and location of the lesion. And weather it needs reconstruction.
We aim for minimal scarring with precise, careful removal. Some marks may be visible initially but typically fade over time.
Yes. Most patients can resume normal activities the same day. Depending on the location and complexity of the lesion, please send images to confirm this prior to arrival our surgeon will look at this and advise accordingly, minor precautions may be advised.
Follow-up is usually arranged 1 week after treatment to check healing and remove sutures if needed. Pathology results, if applicable, are typically available within 2 weeks. Additional follow-up may be scheduled at 6 weeks depending on your case.
Suitability depends on lesion type, location, your medical history, and whether reconstruction is required. We confirm final suitability during your consultation.
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