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Mole Check & Removal Clinic
Total-body mole mapping

Total-body mole mapping in London

Full-body photography plus digital dermatoscopy of every atypical mole, performed at our Harley Street and City of London clinics. Stored securely for annual review and side-by-side comparison.

  • Total-body photography from set angles
  • Digital dermatoscopy of every atypical mole
  • Side-by-side comparison at every annual visit
  • Encrypted UK-based clinical image storage
  • Read and reported by a consultant dermatologist
Consultant dermatologist at the Mole Check Removal Clinic
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Book your mole mapping appointment

60-minute total-body imaging plus annual side-by-side comparison. Same-week slots available.

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How many moles

How many moles or lesions are involved?

Helps us schedule enough time. You can change this on the day.

  • 60 min

    Unhurried appointment

  • Total-body

    Standardised photography

  • Digital

    Dermatoscopy of atypical moles

  • Annual

    Side-by-side comparison

What is mole mapping?

Photography that remembers what skin can't.

Mole mapping is the most thorough assessment we offer. At our London clinics — Harley Street and the City — a consultant takes systematic photographs of the entire skin surface, then dermatoscopes every mole that warrants detailed imaging. The result is a full digital record of your skin, stored securely, that can be compared image-by-image at every annual review. Subtle change is what melanoma looks like early; mole mapping is the tool built specifically to catch that.

We recommend mapping for London patients with high mole counts (more than fifty), atypical-mole syndrome, a personal melanoma history, a first-degree relative with melanoma, long-term immunosuppression, or simply a strong childhood sun-exposure history. Both clinics use the same equipment and the same dermatopathology team where biopsies are needed, so the answer to "which London clinic" is whichever fits your day.

The first session takes about 90 minutes and produces the baseline. Annual follow-ups take 45 minutes and focus on side-by-side comparison: anything that has changed since baseline is examined more closely on the day. There is no upcharge if a lesion needs immediate excision — we book that into the suspect-mole pathway at the same fixed fee.

Visit us in London

Our London clinics

London, Harley Street
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London, Harley Street

4 Harley Street
London W1G 9PB
  • Tube: Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central, Victoria) · 5 min walk
  • Tube: Regent's Park (Bakerloo) · 6 min walk
  • Rail: Marylebone (Chiltern) · 12 min walk
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London, City
Open for bookings

London, City

Warwick House, 65–66 Queen Street
London EC4R 1EB
  • Tube: Mansion House (District, Circle) · 2 min walk
  • Tube: Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City) · 6 min walk
  • Rail: Cannon Street · 4 min walk
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Our Locations

Consultant-led mole care, nationwide.

Same number for every clinic · 020 3051 1832

Understanding mole mapping

How a photographic record changes melanoma detection.

Mole mapping isn't a different kind of mole check, it's a different timescale. The advantage compounds at every follow-up.

What photography sees that the eye misses

The early stages of melanoma are often the most diagnostically difficult. A mole that looked unremarkable last year and now sits 1mm larger, slightly more asymmetric, with a faint border change, can be the earliest visible sign of malignancy. But that comparison is impossible without a baseline. Memory, even an expert clinician's memory, isn't precise enough to detect millimetre-scale change across hundreds of lesions.

Photography solves this. A standardised total-body record, plus close-up dermatoscopic images of every atypical mole, gives the clinician at your next appointment something the human eye cannot otherwise have: a precise side-by-side comparison. Subtle change becomes obvious in the gap between two images that wouldn't be obvious in either image alone.

For high-risk patients, family history of melanoma, more than 50 moles, atypical naevi, fair skin with significant sun exposure, annual mole mapping with photographic comparison is the single strongest tool currently available for catching melanoma at its earliest, most treatable stage.

Who it's for

Mole mapping is recommended if any of these apply.

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    Family history of melanoma

    A first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) with melanoma significantly raises your own risk.

  • 02

    Personal history of skin cancer

    Previous melanoma, basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, annual mapping is strongly recommended.

  • 03

    More than 50 moles

    High mole count is a quantifiable melanoma risk factor and the case where photography pays off most.

  • 04

    Atypical / dysplastic naevi

    If you have moles that are unusual but not removable, photographic monitoring is the safest approach.

  • 05

    Fair skin, significant sun exposure

    Skin types I–II, history of childhood sunburn, frequent tropical holidays, or sun-exposed occupation.

  • 06

    You want a definitive baseline

    Even without elevated risk, mapping is the most precise possible record of your skin's current state.

What to expect

A 60-minute appointment, unhurried and discreet.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Brief skin and family history, discussion of your specific concerns, and an outline of how the mapping process works.

  2. 02

    Total-body photography

    Standardised photographs of the full body in a private, climate-controlled imaging room. A chaperone is available on request.

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    Digital dermatoscopy

    Every atypical mole is photographed at high magnification with a polarised dermatoscope. Each image is tagged to its body location.

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    Report & secure storage

    Personalised report with full findings, recommendations and stored images. At follow-up, side-by-side comparison flags any change.

Pricing

Mole mapping pricing.

Mapping starts at £250 for a single appointment. Annual follow-up appointments include side-by-side comparison with your stored baseline.

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If excision is recommended at the time of mapping, the relevant excision fee applies in addition. Histology costs are charged separately by the lab.

Your consultant

Mapping read and reported by a consultant dermatologist.

Photography is performed by trained imaging staff. All images are reviewed and reported by a GMC-registered consultant dermatologist, never by a technician alone.

Accredited & regulated by

General Medical CouncilCare Quality CommissionRoyal College of Surgeons of EnglandBritish Association of DermatologistsRoyal Society of MedicineEuropean Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryThe Skin Cancer FoundationGeneral Medical CouncilCare Quality CommissionRoyal College of Surgeons of EnglandBritish Association of DermatologistsRoyal Society of MedicineEuropean Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryThe Skin Cancer Foundation
Google Reviews
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Rated 4.9/5 by recent patients.

Independent reviews from the consultants' patient base. We don't filter, edit or select, what you read is what they wrote.

"Excellent service, and care. I had a wart removal on my eyelid, procedure was quick and pain free (even that I was a little bit scared). Dr Mohsan, Kay (assistant), Aoife (receptionist) were very professional and reassuring. I highly recommend this clinic."

Elena Gil

23 Apr 2026

"Great experience at this clinic for my son's wart removal. The consultant was professional and made the procedure quick and comfortable. The treatment looks effective and we have been given assurance about after-care. Emily at the receptionist was brilliant and made us welcomed. I would definitely recommend them."

Ahmad Usman

10 Apr 2026

"Thank you Dr Reza and Kay for being amazing. I've always wanted my mole removed and thought long and hard about it and put the time in to research where to go as it is a big deal when it's on your face. I made the right decision! Incredibly professional, did a wonderful job and really helpful with the aftercare. This is a 5 star review as it was a 5 star job. If you're thinking about braving it, get it done. So happy with the results!"

Lou A

18 Mar 2026

"I thought I would wait a few weeks before doing a review, so I could give a proper account. I had a Seborrheic Keratoses growth on the side of my face that had been bothering me for 2-3 years. I had tried all the usual creams to no effect. I decided to take the plunge and get it removed and opted for the clinic based on previous reviews. The whole process was very professional from start to finish, and the process, and what I could expect, were clearly described to me. Four weeks later I'm wondering why I didn't do it sooner, it's also been a tremendous confidence booster. The process was quick and painless, and after a few weeks of healing it has all but disappeared. I'm very happy with the results. I will definitely go back for a few other bits and bobs that need sorting."

Singe Chamberlain

16 Mar 2026

"Great experience! Staff were all very friendly and professional. I came in for a mole removal, the procedure was done really quickly and everything was explained clearly including the aftercare. I would definitely recommend this clinic!"

I Teodora

14 Mar 2026

"Really fantastic experience. It can be nerve-wracking coming along for something like this (lesion removal) but Dr Georgios was incredibly sensitive, kind and thorough in explaining my options and I felt very reassured and relaxed throughout. I didn't feel a thing during the procedure and it was all so easy and efficient! The nursing and admin staff were fantastic and friendly too. Highly recommended and I'm so glad I made that booking!"

Laura Udall

06 Mar 2026

"Super efficient and reliable. Before even going to my appointment my emails and queries were replied to very quickly. I went to have a mole removed and the environment was so friendly; Angelica the receptionist was so welcoming and both the assistant Kay and Dr Sarah made me feel very comfortable. The procedure was quick and all of my questions answered. I know I can come back should anything go wrong. Would definitely recommend!"

Nathalie Nathanielsz

05 Mar 2026

"Really great consultation and quick removal of moles that concerned me. Dr Georgios was brilliant at putting me at ease and explaining what exactly was going on with my skin. He was also very careful with cutting by my tattoos which I deeply appreciated. Thanks!"

Megan Bean

03 Mar 2026

"My visit today for removal of a couple of harmless warts by Dr Luciano went extremely smoothly and completely pain free. Having been to the clinic in the past, I had no hesitation to go back for further treatment. I highly recommend their services. The whole team are brilliant, very professional, kind and welcoming. I cannot thank them enough."

Veronica Dickens

02 Mar 2026

"I had an excellent experience with Mr Parviz. He was absolutely amazing at surgically removing my palmar wart. From the initial consultation to the procedure itself, he was professional, reassuring, and extremely skilled. He explained everything clearly, made me feel comfortable throughout, and the procedure was smooth and efficient. The care and precision he showed were outstanding, and the healing process has been great. I'm very grateful for his expertise and would highly recommend him to anyone needing similar treatment."

Nabeela Shah

02 Mar 2026

"I had an excellent experience with a mole removal procedure here. Dr Nicola, Kay and Angelica were all extremely kind and professional. They made me feel very comfortable, Dr Nicola explained my options very clearly and the procedure was practically painless and very quick."

Victoria Moynes

26 Feb 2026

"I came to the clinic for a mole removal, and the experience has been fantastic. Had a consultation and was treated the same day, was in and out in roughly 30 minutes. All the staff are lovely, and I'm very happy with my treatment! Thank you all, wonderful service!"

Molly Lunn

16 Feb 2026

Common questions

Mole mapping FAQs.

Book your mole mapping appointment.

60 minutes, discreet, photographically detailed. Annual follow-up at every visit gives you the strongest possible baseline.