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Moles & Pigmented Lesions

Most moles are entirely benign. Some cause concern because they are changing, catching on clothing, or simply in a location that causes self-consciousness. Others have features — under dermoscopic examination — that warrant removal and pathological analysis to rule out any concerning change.

Mr Matthew Potter runs a mole check service in which he personally examines any suspicious lesion using dermoscopy — a non-invasive technique that allows detailed assessment of the lesion’s structure and features before any decision is made. Where removal is indicated, he selects the most appropriate surgical technique for the lesion type and location to achieve the most suitable aesthetic result. Every lesion removed is sent for pathological analysis as standard.
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Why Mr Potter

Dermoscopy assessment at every consultation

All removed lesions sent for pathological analysis

Skin cancer specialist — complex or atypical lesions managed through full specialist workup

Over 1,000 skin lesions removed in the last 5 years

0% revision surgery

PHIN patient satisfaction score: 99%

PHIN is an independent government audit of consultant patient outcomes, randomly sampling post-operative patients. A 99% satisfaction score places Mr Potter among the highest-rated plastic surgeons in the country.

Assessment & Treatment

At your consultation, Mr Potter examines every lesion personally using dermoscopy — a technique that reveals structural features of the lesion not visible to the naked eye. This allows accurate assessment of whether a lesion is straightforwardly benign, warrants monitoring, or should be removed and analysed.

Dermoscopy

Where removal is indicated, the technique is chosen based on the lesion type, size, and location. Options include shave excision — removing the lesion at skin level leaving a flat healing wound — or formal excision biopsy, taking the lesion with a small cuff of surrounding skin and closing the wound with sutures placed within natural skin folds to minimise visible scarring.

All wounds are dressed to allow showering from the day after the procedure.

Surgical removal

Where a mole has significant atypical features, or where pathological analysis indicates further treatment is needed, Mr Potter has the specialist skills and clinical network to manage the full treatment pathway — including involvement of expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy where appropriate, and review at the skin cancer or head and neck MDT where indicated. A thorough pre-operative workup including scans will be arranged in due course.

If the lesion has atypical features

What Patients Say

Thank-you for removing my birthmark and giving me my self-confidence back.
To one of the best doctors, you’re the best – thank you from A… for all you have done for me
Matthew Potter has performed three procedures on me, one a very intricate operation. He has a very pleasant manner, gives explanations that are easy to follow, and is very thoughtful and sympathetic in his approach. I can recommend him without any hesitation.
From the initial appointment in December he was very informative about the procedure necessary. He was very clear and caring as i felt quite emotional at the time as we had our daughter’s wedding arranged shortly afterwards. He showed us photos so we knew what to expect and his skills were amazing. and the results fantastic. Many of our friends were amazed at the end result and I can’t thank him enough, and would strongly recommend him as he is a very talented surgeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mr Potter assess a mole?

Mr Potter examines every lesion personally using dermoscopy at your consultation. Dermoscopy reveals structural features of the lesion not visible to the naked eye, allowing accurate assessment of whether removal and analysis is required.

Yes. Every lesion Mr Potter removes is sent for pathological analysis as standard. This confirms the nature of the tissue and whether any further action is required.

Mr Potter is a skin cancer specialist with direct links to the skin cancer MDT. Where pathological analysis reveals concerning features, he manages the full treatment pathway — arranging any further workup, scans, and specialist input required. You will not be left to navigate this alone.

The technique depends on the lesion type, size and location. Shave excision removes the lesion at skin level, leaving a flat healing wound. Formal excision biopsy removes the lesion with a margin of surrounding skin; the wound is closed with sutures placed within natural skin folds to minimise visible scarring. Mr Potter will explain his recommended approach at consultation.

All surgical removal leaves some degree of scarring. Mr Potter selects techniques and incision placements to minimise this — particularly on the face. He will show you examples and explain what to expect during consultation.

At the Manor Hospital in Oxford, Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon, Stratum Clinic in Wootton Oxfordshire, ProDerm in Cheltenham, and Interface Business Park in Royal Wootton Bassett.

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Contact us if you have any health concerns or are looking to get a consultation. You can contact Matthew Potter by using the form below or contact him through one of the available telephone numbers or email addresses listed on this page.

Private Secretary & All Correspondence

T. 07917 965717

Swindon - Ridgeway Hospital

T. 01793 814848

Cheltenham - ProDerm, Festival House

T. 0800 0489230

Oxfordshire - Stratum Clinic,
Wootton Business Park

T. 01865 320790

Wiltshire - Interface Business Park, Royal Wootton Bassett

T: 0808 2803560

Oxford - The Manor Hospital

T. 01865 307777

Contact Lissie on 07917 965717 or use the form below.