W AESTHETICS
L
MOLE SCREENING CLINIC OPENS AT
SDS REJUVENATE IN HESWALL & WEST KIRBY
Award winning SDS Rejuvenate have launched a new mole
screening clinic. The clinic is performed exclusively by Dr Henry
Aldwinckle, who already works closely with Dr Ian Jones and Dr
Sally-Ann Dolan. Dr Aldwinckle has extensive experience in skin
conditions and skin health holding a Diploma in Dermatology.
This service is for anyone who has concerns that one of their moles
has grown or changed in appearance, or they have developed a new
mole.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND THIS CLINIC?
This service offers early detection of moles that have the potential to
develop into skin cancer. This is important as early intervention can
improve prognosis and outcome and potentially offer a complete
cure.
A full examination of your skin will follow and any suspicious
lesions will be examined using a specialist instrument called a
dermatoscope. This is a hand held device that uses polarised light
to magnify an area and allows the depth of pigment to be assessed.
It is the preferable method of checking a skin lesion and can often
prevent the need to perform a biopsy.
You will be educated on the changes of which you must be aware of
in any pre-existing moles. You will be advised of the "ABCDE rule".
Advice on lifestyle and how to protect your skin will be discussed
and you will be supplied with an appropriate advice leaflet to take
home.
You will be educated by the doctor on how to check your skin and
highlight areas often missed, not only giving you peace of mind but
it will allow you to become more aware of changes in pre-existing
moles that should alert you to seek advice.
It is particularly important for people to attend if they are at high
risk of skin cancer. Those at high risk include having in excess of
50 moles, or a family history of melanoma, high UV exposure
especially in childhood, have lived in a hot sunny country or have a
history of blistering sunburn.
Long term monitoring is recommended. The NICE guidelines
recommend "having your moles checked by an expert every
6 months, (3 months if you have a history of having had a mole
removal)."
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CONSULTATION?
If this appointment identifies any lesion that causes the doctor
concern, an appropriate referral can be organised quickly and
efficiently. Other non-malignant lesions can be kept under regular
review or can be subsequently removed in clinic using methods
which may involve freezing, using the Cryopen or complete
removal using a laser. These methods will be fully explained during
your consultation with the doctor.
This comprehensive mole and skin check by a specialist doctor is
independent of the number of moles or skin lesions you require
checking, unlike many clinics who charge per lesion. Should further
treatment be necessary this will incur an additional fee but will be
fully detailed by the doctor.
WHAT WILL THE APPOINTMENT ENTAIL?
On arrival you will be asked to complete a simple questionnaire
which will ask you about your lifestyle, past medical history and
your specific skin concerns. You will have the option of undergoing
a full facial skin analysis prior to your consultation with the doctor
who will review your questionnaire, skin analysis report and then
take a detailed history.
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For further information or to book an appointment please
call SDS Rejuvenate on: West Kirby 0151 625 8080 or
Heswall 0151 348 4878.