Were you initially referred to dermatology by your GP and they've now passed you to Plastics? This is the usual route it takes - the dermatologist looks at your mole & decides if it needs to be removed for a biopsy (the only way to diagnose what it is). The dermatologist then passes you to Plastics who explain the procedure and remove the mole (as a day patient at a later date). You then get informed of the results a few weeks later. If you haven't seen a dermatologist it may be that your hospital are using Plastics to look at the mole & make a decision (due to long waiting lists) - many Plastic Surgeons are as well trained as dermatologists for checking moles & making decisions about removals.

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Thanks Angie nurse practioner referred me to plastic surgeon 1st appointment next week cheers

Thanks Angie nurse practioner referred me to plastic surgeon 1st appointment next week cheers