Pathway & Cost Guide · Skin · Sutton Coldfield

Skin lesion or mole check and removal: private pathway and costs

At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, the private pathway for skin lesion or mole check and removal starts from a guide £260 and is set out step by step below, with a guide cost for each stage. This page is navigational and educational — it does not provide a diagnosis or replace personalised medical advice.

This guide explains the typical private pathway at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield for adults who want a skin lesion or mole assessed, and the guide cost of each step. It is navigational information to help you plan, not a diagnosis. Whether a lesion needs removing, and how, is decided with a dermatologist.

When to seek urgent help: If a mole or skin spot is changing quickly, bleeding, itching, or looks very different from your others, arrange a prompt review — and for any rapidly spreading skin infection with fever, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

The pathway, step by step

  1. 1

    Dermatology consultation

    A dermatologist examines the lesion or mole, reviews any change over time, and advises whether it can be reassured, monitored, or removed.

    Dermatology consultation · guide £260

  2. 2

    Removal, if advised

    If removal is recommended, the lesion is excised and, where appropriate, sent for laboratory analysis (histology). The approach depends on the type, size and site of the lesion.

    Skin lesion excision · guide £600

Guide costs at a glance

Guide prices help you plan and are confirmed at the time of booking.

Guide costs for the Skin lesion or mole check and removal: private pathway and costs pathway
StepGuide price
Dermatology consultation guide £260
Skin lesion excision guide £600

From £260 for a dermatology consultation. If removal is advised, skin lesion excision is a guide from £600 depending on the lesion and whether laboratory analysis is included — so a full pathway is typically from around £860.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to have a mole checked?

No. You can book a private dermatology consultation at The Vesey directly, without a GP referral, to have a mole or skin lesion assessed.

Will the mole be removed at the first appointment?

Not always. The dermatologist first assesses whether removal is needed. If it is, removal may be arranged for the same visit or a later appointment depending on the lesion — this is decided with the clinician.

Are these prices fixed?

They are guide prices confirmed at booking, and the final cost depends on the lesion and whether laboratory analysis is included. The Vesey works with major insurers; confirm cover with your insurer first.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-08

This guide is navigational and for general information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment. Which steps apply to you — and any treatment — are decided with a qualified clinician after assessment. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

Private care in Sutton Coldfield

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