Assessment first
A clinician needs to assess whether a mole is suitable for cosmetic removal, histology, monitoring, treatment planning or referral.
Skin, aesthetics and hair
Scarless mole removal
Scarless mole removal refers to the removal of benign (non cancerous) skin lumps without cutting. Scarring is minimal but possible, results vary, and some moles need histological assessment, monitoring or referral, rather than cosmetic removal. Our doctor may need to assess your mole prior to removal.
Online booking is available for Body and Face scarless mole removal appointments. Changing, bleeding, painful or concerning lesions need prompt medical assessment rather than routine booking.
Start here if
Use this page to understand assessment-first Scarless mole removal. Scarring is minimal but possible, results vary, and some moles need histological assessment, monitoring or referral. Choose the body or face appointment type after assessment confirms this pathway is suitable.
Online booking is available for Body and Face scarless mole removal appointments. Changing, bleeding, painful or concerning lesions need prompt medical assessment rather than routine booking.
Who this is for
Is scarless mole removal the right starting point?
A service category is a starting point, not a diagnosis. The clinician may recommend a different appointment, referral, follow-up or preparation step after review.
Urgent skin changes need safer advice
Rapidly changing, bleeding, painful or concerning lesions may need prompt medical assessment rather than a future website pathway.
Fees are visible, booking is still checked
Removal fees are now listed publicly. Online booking stays unavailable until the current scarless mole removal pathway is verified.
What to expect
Process and preparation
The exact appointment depends on symptoms, preparation, suitability and clinician judgement.
Appointment process
Initial clinical assessment
A clinician examines the mole, asks about how long it has been present, recent changes (size, colour, shape, bleeding, itching), sun exposure history, family history of skin cancer and any previous skin treatments.
Identification and clinical decision
Many raised or pigmented moles are benign, but the clinician determines whether the mole is clearly benign, needs monitoring, requires histology or warrants referral to a specialist skin cancer service. Dermatoscopy may be used to support the assessment.
Planning next steps
Options can include reassurance and self-monitoring, planned review, radiofrequency mole removal using the Elman Technique in selected cases, histology, or referral. For any mole with features suggesting skin cancer, prompt referral takes priority over cosmetic considerations.
Mole removal using radio-frequency (Elman Technique)
Radio-frequency mole removal using the Elman technique is a method used by medical practitioners to remove selected benign skin lesions where clinically appropriate. The technique uses high-frequency radio waves to precisely remove the lesion while limiting thermal spread to surrounding tissue. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and is commonly used on areas where cosmetic outcome is an important consideration. Healing time and cosmetic results vary between individuals, and some degree of scarring is always possible. All moles are assessed prior to removal to determine suitability, and lesions may be sent for histological examination when indicated.
Follow-up and review
If monitoring is appropriate, the clinician explains exactly what to look for at home and when to return. Photographs taken with the patient’s consent may be used to track change over time.
Preparation
Do not send images through the contact form
Mole images and clinical histories should not be submitted through the general contact form. Bring them to the appointment instead.
Bring history and previous notes
If you have previous skin check letters, biopsy results or photographs of the lesion over time, bring them. Family history of melanoma or other skin cancers is useful context.
Safety and expectations
Risks, limits and aftercare
Read the limits and aftercare notes before booking so the next step matches your concern and urgency.
Risks and limitations
Not a skin cancer service
This pathway does not replace skin cancer diagnosis, urgent assessment or comprehensive skin checks. Patients with significant skin cancer risk should attend a dedicated skin cancer service.
Some moles need referral or histology
Moles with features suggesting skin cancer, complex anatomical sites or technical removal requirements may need histology, biopsy or referral rather than cosmetic removal.
Cosmetic removal is not always appropriate
Removing a lesion that turns out to be a skin cancer without proper diagnostic workup can delay correct treatment. Cosmetic removal is only considered after clinical certainty.
Scarring remains possible
The service name does not guarantee an invisible mark. Healing, skin type, mole location, technique, aftercare and individual biology all affect scarring.
Aftercare and follow-up
Self-monitoring
Watch for change in size, shape, colour, bleeding, itching or pain. The ABCDE rule — Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter, Evolving — is a simple memory aid. Return promptly if any of these are noticed.
Sun protection
Daily broad-spectrum sun protection reduces the development of new sun-related lesions and the progression of existing ones. This is one of the most effective things you can do for long-term skin health.
Regular skin self-checks
Routine self-checks once a month help you notice change early. Patients with risk factors should also have regular professional skin checks at an appropriate skin cancer service.
Booking and fees
Choose a safe next step
Book directly when the pathway is clear, or use the booking page if appointment type, timing or provider fit is uncertain.
Booking pathway
Choose a scarless mole removal appointment
Halaxy lists separate Body and Face scarless mole removal appointment types. Choose the appropriate type only after assessment confirms suitability.
Urgent concerns
If symptoms feel unsafe.
For urgent concerns that cannot wait for routine booking, call the clinic during opening hours, or seek urgent medical care by calling 000 for emergencies, CALMS after-hours general practice on 02 6260 3300 or attend the GP urgent care clinic at Woden.
Choose Body for a 30 minute A$420 appointment or Face for a 40 minute A$650 appointment. Use the booking page if you are unsure which appointment type is right, or call the clinic for administrative help.
Fees for this pathway
Current fees linked to this service
These fee rows come from current clinic fee records. Medicare rebate, out-of-pocket and bulk billing details are shown only where they are supported by the published fee record.
Scarless mole removal — body
30 minutes
A$420
Published Body procedure fee for suitable benign lesions after assessment. Choose the Body scarless mole removal appointment when booking online.
Scarless mole removal — face
40 minutes
A$650
Published Face procedure fee for suitable benign lesions after assessment. Choose the Face scarless mole removal appointment when booking online.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Which scarless mole removal appointment should I choose?
Choose Body for a 30 minute A$420 appointment or Face for a 40 minute A$650 appointment. A clinician confirms whether treatment is suitable before removal.
Does the name mean there will be no visible mark?
No. Scarring is always possible and results vary. The clinician will explain suitability, technique, aftercare and whether histology or referral is needed.
Can I send a photo through the contact form?
No. Do not send images, attachments or clinical histories through the general contact form.
What if a lesion is changing quickly?
Seek prompt medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine website pathway.