CO2RE SKIN TAG & MOLE REMOVAL

Performed by our General Practitioners and Dermal Therapist

Benign moles and skin tags are an aggregation of pigment that sit at varying depths in the skin. Some moles and skin tags can be skin coloured and present as bumps above the skin. It is important to remember when considering laser removal treatment that moles and skin tags are common and normal. Some moles and skin tags can removed for cosmetic reasons.

There are different methods of removing benign skin tags and moles. C02 laser mole removal uses a laser beam to precisely target and ablate unwanted benign moles and lesions with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. The laser is extremely fast, treating lesions in seconds in most cases in only a few pulses. Laser treatment is superior to other forms of skin tag and mole removal with less risk of scarring. The laser cleverly seals the tissue to minimise bleeding and infection risk.

This treatment is performed by our GP’s and Dermal Therapist who has qualifications in dermoscopy (a skin check within the last 6 months is required to book with the dermal therapist). No referral is required however if you have a referral from your GP please bring it to your appointment.

During treatment, we aim to remove as much tissue as necessary to minimise scarring. It’s important to understand that lesions and skin tags can recur. In some cases they are very likely to recur and in other cases, may not recur for several years or may never recur.  In some cases, if the mole or skin tag returns within 3 months of the initial treatment, we will retreat it at no cost to you. Certain conditions are very likely recur and will not be eligible for complimentary retreatment. Our doctors and dermal therapist will provide more information on the likelihood of your lesions recurring during consultation. 

Our doctors are practising GPs and have extensive experience in skin cancer examination and treatment however, we are an aesthetic clinic and do not perform skin checks. We offer laser treatment for benign lesions only. Our GPs will perform an external examination (including dermoscopy examination if necessary) of the lesion. If the lesion warrants further investigation and is not suitable for laser removal, we will refer you back to your usual GP or skin cancer doctor.

It is highly recommended you have a skin check 6 months prior to your booked appointment. This is a requirement if booking with our Dermal Therapist. 

Seborrheic keratoses, skin tags, naevi lentigines, solar keratoses, xanthelasma, sebaceous hyperplasia, milia.