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Nanny McPhee

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schnackie Thu 08-Mar-18 11:24:05

I have had a mole on the side of my face, in the jaw area, for several years. I totally deserve it - I used to use sun beds several times a week in the 80's. Doctor says it is not cancer, but I swear it is growing by the day!
Does anyone know if the NHS does elective mole removal, or how else does one get it removed? Preferably before I start frightening the DGC.

Teetime Thu 08-Mar-18 11:39:44

In my student nurse days I assisted at the Skin Clinic where many many non malignant lesions were removed but whether this service has gone the way of the cuts I do not know. Best to consult your GP she/he will know.

Willow500 Thu 08-Mar-18 12:24:08

My son has had quite a few moles removed from his body over the last couple of years - I believe he just asked his doctor. I had a large mole on my shoulder removed about 30 years ago which did need several stitches and had to be done in a clinic but things have moved on a long way since then. Speak to your doctor again and ask how you can have it removed.

MissAdventure Thu 08-Mar-18 12:31:21

I had a Nanny McPhee mole on my face, and was referred to an nhs dermatology dept, who told me that they are too overrun to remove things 'just in case'.
I decided to pay privately, and was told it would cost around 1000 pounds, although this was a good few years ago.
However, the doctor I saw privately said she felt it was quite reasonable for it to be removed on the nhs, and she bypassed the dermatology dept and referred me straight away for day surgery.
My doctor seemed quite cross, but I thought it might be that he didn't think a great big hairy mole was a big deal.

schnackie Thu 08-Mar-18 14:00:15

Wow, MissAdventure. I note that the doctor was a man! I will go back to the GP for advice. As it's on the side of my face, I don't usually notice it, but lately it is rising so much above the skin surface! Thanks for all the replies!

MissAdventure Thu 08-Mar-18 14:09:49

Well, I thought it may have been a difference in what a man/woman would see as acceptable, schnackie.
Anyway, good luck!