Single Lesion Check – Patient Information prior to your Appointment
- Depending on where the lesion is located, it is advisable to wear loose or easily removable clothing.
- Avoid wearing makeup or fake tan if possible.
During Your Appointment
- The doctor will ask if you have any lesions of particular concern and take a medical history, including sun exposure and family history.
- The doctor will ask you to identify the lesion of concern. If this is covered by clothing, they may ask you to remove clothing and to lie or sit on the couch. We do have blankets for warmth and privacy.
- The doctor may use a computer application to record their findings, which may involve describing your skin features in technical terms. This application deletes all data after 24 hours and is fully compliant with privacy laws. The doctor will explain their findings to you in simpler language afterward.
- A clinical assistant can be present as a chaperone and can help with undressing or re-dressing if needed.
- The doctor may take photos of suspicious lesions, which will be stored securely in your medical records.
What Happens If We Find Something of Concern?
- The doctor will explain what they have found and provide you with likely diagnoses.
- You will be informed of all available treatment options, both private and NHS. We can discuss pros and cons of all options.
- For serious lesions, sometimes the quickest (and most cost-effective) route is often a referral to the NHS under the 2-week wait scheme, as this is frequently faster than securing a private appointment. We would organise this referral for you, you would not need to go back to your GP.