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Surgical excision removes the mole and a small margin of surrounding skin. The wound is closed with fine sutures, which are usually removed after 7–14 days. The specimen is routinely sent for histological analysis. This is the gold-standard treatment for suspicious lesions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical excision is used when a mole needs to be fully removed with a margin of surrounding tissue, typically because it is suspicious or because dermoscopy reveals features that require histological confirmation. It is the gold-standard treatment for any lesion where melanoma cannot be excluded on clinical grounds alone.
Yes. The specimen is routinely sent to an accredited histology laboratory. Results are typically available within 7–10 working days, and your consultant will contact you to discuss the findings.
This depends on the site of the excision. Facial sutures are usually removed at 5–7 days. Sutures on the body are typically removed at 10–14 days. Our clinical team will arrange a follow-up appointment for stitch removal.