Top Skin Lesions Providers in Plymouth

Best Skin Lesions Practitioners in Plymouth

Dr Craig Barker

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Dr Craig Barker

Dermatologist

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(15 reviews)
Location
Plymouth PL6 8BU, United Kingdom
Treatments offered

Dr Matthew Simon Jones

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Dr Matthew Simon Jones
CQC

(BSc Hons)

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(18 reviews)
Location
Plymouth PL6 7PS, United Kingdom
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Dr Rosalind

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Dr Rosalind
CQC

BSc Imperial College London

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(18 reviews)
Location
Plymouth PL6 7PS, United Kingdom
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Dr Rosalind Mole

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Dr Rosalind Mole
CQC

BSc Imperial College London

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(105 reviews)
Location
Plymouth PL6 7PS, United Kingdom
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Christine Marshall

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Christine Marshall

Certified AW3 IPL Therapist

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(57 reviews)
Location
Plymouth PL3 6DX, United Kingdom
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Skin-lesions Treatment in Plymouth

Our dataset currently has 19 clinic(s), with approximately 1455 reviews and an average rating of 4.563157895.

Medical Infrastructure:

    • Major tertiary centre anchored by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (Derriford Hospital)
    • Teaching hospital status
    • Active clinical research participation
    • Multiple GP practices and specialist dermatology services.

Local Aethetics Market:

    Advanced regional maturity given dermatologist-led services, Mohs surgery capability and multi-device offerings.

Goals of Skin-lesions Treatment

  • Correctly identify what the lesion actually is
  • Rule out malignancy early if theres any doubt
  • Treat or remove lesions that are symptomatic, growing, bleeding, or cosmetically distressing
  • Preserve healthy tissue and minimise scarring
  • Give you clarity so youre not guessing or spiralling on Google at 1am

Skin-lesions Treatment Options

Medical & Non-Surgical Approaches

  • Some lesions can be monitored rather than removed, especially if clearly benign. Others respond to topical treatments like cryotherapy or prescription creams. DIY or cosmetic-only approaches are risky for undiagnosed lesions because they can destroy visual clues needed for cancer detection. In short, assessment first, treatment second. ([cancerresearchuk.org](https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/skin-cancer))

Pros of Skin-lesions Treatment

    Cons of Skin-lesions Treatment

      Cost of Skin-lesions Treatment in Plymouth

      • NHS assessment and treatment is free when medically indicated
      • Private consultation for skin lesions often ranges GBP 200 to 350
      • Private removal with histology typically GBP 500 to 1,000+ depending on complexity and site ([harleystreetskinclinic.com](https://www.harleystreetskinclinic.com/articles/understanding-mole-removal-cost-uk-guide/))
      • Benign vs suspicious lesions
      • Whether biopsy and histology are included
      • Size, number, and anatomical location
      • Clinic location and surgeon experience
      • Need for reconstruction or stitches

      Accessibility

      Public transport:

        • City bus network
        • Plymouth railway station with direct services to Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington.

      Parking availability:

        • City centre and retail park parking infrastructure
        • Suburban clinic locations typically offer on-site or nearby parking.

      Clinic distribution:

        • Mixed distribution
        • Concentration near city centre, Mutley Plain, and suburban commercial zones.

      Airport proximity:

        • Nearest major airport Exeter International Airport (~50 miles)
        • Regional connectivity primarily via rail.

      Preparing for Your Skin-lesions Appointment

        Treatment Safety & Local Regulations

          Yes. NICE guidelines cover suspected cancer referrals and management of skin lesions, especially melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. MHRA regulates devices and treatments used. There isnt one single skin lesion guideline because its a category, not a diagnosis. ([nice.org.uk](https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng12))

          Local regulatory authority:

            Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated medical services in England.

          Private insurance usage locally:

            • Dermatology consultations and medically indicated procedures may be reimbursable via private medical insurance
            • Cosmetic injectables typically self-funded.

          Cosmetic finance availability:

            UK-regulated third-party finance providers commonly integrated for high-ticket procedures (e.g., RF microneedling, HIFU packages).

          Who Is a Good Candidate?

            Choosing a Clinic

              Current average rating citywide: 4.563157895

              Recovery & Long-Term Results

                Aftercare:
                • Some lesions can be monitored rather than removed, especially if clearly benign. Others respond to topical treatments like cryotherapy or prescription creams. DIY or cosmetic-only approaches are risky for undiagnosed lesions because they can destroy visual clues needed for cancer detection. In short, assessment first, treatment second. ([cancerresearchuk.org](https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/skin-cancer))