Hi Laura,

95% of moles removed are done by Plastic Surgeons. The only time a dermatologist will remove a mole is If they are also qualified in surgery and they have the time, facilities and staff to remove it at the referral appointment. I've had 7 removed over the years and all were done by Plastics whilst my brother had one removed, at the referral appointment, by the dermatologist.

As for being referred to a different hospital, it's probably because the hospital where the dermatology department is located doesn't have a Plastics department. My niece has had 2 moles removed - she sees a dermatologist at her local hospital but had the surgery at the hospital which is a large hospital trust (where I go). So don't assume that the change of hospital means anything negative.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)