Mole removed on nhs?

Question

i have got an appointment to see someone to have a mole removed. on the letter it doesn't say if they would be doing it then, it just says i will be seeing a dermatologist. my gp referred me to them and he has already looked at them so would they remove them on that day or do you think they will just look at them and give me another appointment#?

Answer 1

I believe it will only be paid for if it is the harmful/malignant type

Answer 2

You will be examined and made a further appointment to get it removed at a later date.

Simple to do, don't worry either :-)

Answer 3

idk..take it up with ur doctor

Answer 4

I've had moles removed by dermatologists.  It happens in the office. Only one time was I given a sedative type drink and that was when I was in my teens and the mole was on my upper lip, under my nostril. That involved only one visit to the dermatologist.

The last mole I had "removed" was on my right hand because I had bumped it and it seemed to have gotten bigger. Showed it to my internist.  I was referred by my internist to a dermatologist who on the first and only visit, removed the mole in her office.  It was no big deal. I was glad to have it gone.  They sent it for biopsy & it was OK. No cancer.

It's OK and I agree,  very easy.