Moles (Melanocytic Naevi)
Pigmented spots that are usually benign. Concern arises with asymmetry, irregular border, colour variation, diameter over 6mm, or evolution (the ABCDE criteria).
Affect all ages and skin types
Local or general anaesthetic available
Back to normal within days
Common types encountered in surgical practice include moles, cysts (sebaceous and epidermoid), lipomas, skin tags, dermatofibromas, and suspicious or rapidly changing lesions. Mr Kumar assesses and treats the full spectrum of skin lesions, with rapid access to histological analysis where required.
Soft, smooth, mobile fatty lumps beneath the skin. Generally harmless but may be removed if large, symptomatic, or cosmetically bothersome. Removed under local anaesthetic.
Sebaceous and epidermoid cysts are smooth lumps beneath the skin that may become inflamed. Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths on a narrow stalk — all easily removed under local anaesthetic.
Pigmented spots that are usually benign. Concern arises with asymmetry, irregular border, colour variation, diameter over 6mm, or evolution (the ABCDE criteria).
Smooth, mobile lumps beneath the skin surface. May become inflamed, infected or discharge a white cheesy material.
Soft, smooth, mobile fatty lumps beneath the skin. Generally harmless but may be removed if large, symptomatic, or cosmetically bothersome.
Small, soft, flesh-coloured growths on a narrow stalk. Common in areas of friction. Easily removed under local anaesthetic.
A thorough examination of the lesion including size, shape, borders, colour, consistency and mobility. Dermoscopy may be used for pigmented lesions.
Where required, a small sample or the entire lesion can be sent for analysis to confirm the diagnosis.
For deeper or larger lesions, ultrasound assesses size, depth and relationship to surrounding structures prior to planning surgical removal.
Self-assessment of skin lesions is unreliable. Specialist assessment ensures accurate diagnosis, avoids unnecessary anxiety about benign lesions, and ensures that anything requiring treatment is identified and managed promptly and appropriately.
Accurate identification of lipomas, cysts and skin tags ensures the right treatment is chosen with confidence.
Most patients are seen within days. Rapid assessment is particularly important for any changing or suspicious lesion.
From initial assessment through to histology, wound care and onward referral where needed — all co-ordinated in one place.
Have a lump or skin lesion assessed by a specialist.
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Procedures as day case
Histology results
Malignant lesions
Specialist opinion when it matters
Appointments typically within 3–5 working days.
Delivering high quality, patient-focused care
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