Whether it was Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s, Madonna and Cyndi Crawford in the 80s, or Dita Von Teese and Angelina Jolie in the 90s, all were instantly recognisable thanks to their distinctively placed facial moles.
Essentially, beauty spots are a small group of melanocytes – the cells responsible for producing melanin, skin’s natural pigment – that grow in a cluster as opposed to spreading out evenly.
So while to the Ancient Greeks a facial mole was a sign that you were destined for a future of prosperity, there are a range of reasons people may prefer to have them removed.
At Clinic 42 we treat moles/lesions or changes under the skin for both functional or cosmetic reasons, or if there is concern about possible malignancy.
We also offer mole checks which are quick and painless and can help identify any changes.
f you opt for removal, there are a number of treatment options available including liquid nitrogen, radio frequency treatment with Surgitron, or definitive excision by minor surgery. Once our doctors have examined your skin, they will advise on the most suitable option…
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