Mr. Onur Gilleard
Qualifications & Experience
Mr Onur Gilleard is a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC specialist register. He previously held an NHS consultant post at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, specialising in skin cancer and microsurgical reconstruction. In 2021, Mr Gilleard transitioned from the NHS to dedicate himself fully to private practice, allowing him to focus exclusively on providing personalised, high-quality care to his patients. He is recognised as an expert in laser treatments, having conducted research and developed advanced treatment protocols using cutting-edge laser technology to optimise both clinical outcomes and cosmetic results.
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Public figures sharing their own mole-check experiences have helped many people realise something simple: if a
mole is changing, new, irregular, or simply bothering you, it is worth getting checked. You should
have a mole checked when it shows any ABCDE warning sign or you’re unsure about it; you might choose to
have one removed either because it needs to be (medical) or because you’d prefer it gone (cosmetic). This
guide explains when each applies and what happens at an appointment.
When to Get a Mole Checked
Have a mole assessed if it meets any ABCDE warning sign —
asymmetry, irregular border, uneven colour, diameter over 6 mm, or evolution — or if it itches, bleeds, won’t
heal, or simply looks different from your others. Change over time is the most important signal.
When to Get a Mole Removed
Removal is medical when a mole needs to be examined or is confirmed problematic — then it is
excised and sent for analysis. Removal is cosmetic when a clearly benign mole catches on clothing,
sits prominently, or you’d just prefer it gone. The method depends on the mole — see the
mole removal guide.
What Happens at the Appointment
A consultant examines the mole with a dermatoscope and gives a same-day verdict. If removal is appropriate, it can
usually be done in the same visit under local anaesthetic, with histology to confirm the diagnosis. Consultation
£100; removal £350 (each additional £200); histology £180. Book a mole check at Harley Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I get a mole checked?
- Get a mole checked if it is new, changing, asymmetric, irregular, multi-coloured, larger than about 6 mm, or if it itches, bleeds or won’t heal — or simply if it looks different from your other moles. If in doubt, it’s always reasonable to have it assessed.
- What’s the difference between getting a mole checked and removed?
- A check is an assessment — usually with a dermatoscope — to decide whether a mole is safe or needs action. Removal is taking the mole off, either because it needs analysing (medical) or because you’d prefer it gone (cosmetic). A check comes first.
- How much does a mole check cost?
- A consultation-based mole check is £100. If a mole is removed, that is £350 for the first (£200 each additional in the same visit), with histological analysis £180. You’re told the full cost before anything goes ahead.
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