Overview
As the largest organ of your body, your skin can be affected by a large number of conditions — from minor blemishes such as scars or birthmarks to cancers resulting from years of sun exposure. Our experienced skin care experts diagnose and treat a full range of skin problems such as acne and infections, as well as inflammatory skin diseases like rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. We provide comprehensive mole evaluation and the removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions, including warts. If you have skin cancer, our multidisciplinary teams of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists and oncologists use their combined expertise to deliver treatment for everything from basal cell carcinoma (BCC) to malignant melanoma. We also offer expertise in cosmetic dermatology to improve the appearance of blemishes, scars and age-related skin problems using laser treatment, injections and chemical peels.
Expertise
Whether you hope to improve the appearance of a scar or a birthmark, or you've noticed an unusual rash or mole, we can offer the expert care you need.
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Mole mapping
Need to know
If you have multiple moles, new or large moles, or a family history of skin cancer, you may want to consider mole mapping. New moles or changes to existing moles can be a sign of skin cancer. Mole mapping makes it easier to detect these changes, leading to faster diagnosis and treatment.
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Excision of skin lesions
Need to know
Common skin lesions include moles, freckles, birthmarks, cysts, warts and skin tags. Although they're usually harmless (benign), you may have a lesion removed for cosmetic reasons or as a precaution against skin cancer. You may also have a skin lesion removed to diagnose or treat skin cancer.
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Mohs-surgery
Need to know
Mohs surgery is used to treat cancers — including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma — on the face and other sensitive areas. The cancer is removed in thin layers and analysed under a microscope until no further cancer cells are present. Mohs surgery is considered the gold standard for removal of...
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Scar revision
Need to know
If you have a scar caused by an injury or a previous surgery, revision treatment can minimise the appearance of old and new scar tissue – including keloid scars, contractures and facial scars. Depending on the size and location of your scar, your consultant will recommend the best treatment for you.
Our consultants
Patient stories
Carolyn's skin cancer surgery
Meeting Plastic Surgeon Mr Ciaran Healy was life changing for Carolyn. Read about her successful skin cancer surgery at The Wellington Hospital.
The skin clinic at Harley Steet
Our facilities
Our hospitals are equipped to offer on-site diagnosis and the latest dermatology treatments, including phototherapy, laser treatment and Mohs surgery.
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Appointments & Enquiries 0207 234 2009
Imaging Appointments 0207 234 2773
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 8BJ
Appointments 020 7034 8181
Enquiries 020 3131 7962
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
Children's enquiries 020 7390 8020
Maternity enquiries 020 7390 6068
Gynaecology enquiries 020 7390 6200 -
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
Appointments 0207 483 5148
Enquiries 020 3131 7478
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Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre
The Waterfront Business Park
Beaufort House, Elstree Road
Elstree WD6 3BS
Call 020 3907 4500
