MOLE CHECK FOR CHILDREN

Mole check for children (up to 16 years old) The method and process of screening is similar to the screening of adults, but we reduce the price for children younger than 16.

The mole check consists of two parts:

THE INITIAL EXAMINATION:

I. On site examination approx. 30 minutes

thorough data recording (genetic and lifestyle related risk factors).
thorough examination of every mole and lesion by our screening doctor.
preparation of a complete mole map with every mole recorded on it (images taken with special cameras digital dermatoscopy).
on site informative discussion about the results.
on site report where there is an unequivocal diagnosis of melanoma.

II. Evaluation at our assessment centre

a doctor who specialises in evaluating dermatoscopic images (second specialist) checks all the images mole by mole and prepares a five page, detailed, personalised risk evaluation report.
where there are recommendations for surgical interventions (preventive surgery, skin cancer, melanoma), these are checked and approved by our leading clinician (second specialist).
the findings are sent to you in no more than 10 working days.
where surgery is recommended it can be scheduled through your GP or on your request we can recommend safe and professional clinics with the expertise to perform the procedure.

Price:

Doctor Screening: £150

Posting a CD with the images taken (admin charge): £15

Call to book an appointment: 0208 129 3066 phone

THE FOLLOW-UP EXAMINATION: