Hi, a mole I have had for a very long time became enlongated in the past year. I went to the GP who referred me very quickly to the consultant. He said he was recommending me for a excision biopsy. The referral letter said ‘benign but recommended for removal’. 

I’m not sure why they are conducting a biopsy of the consultant believes it’s benign? Why not keep an eye on it? Further to this, the consultant made it clear the scar wouldn’t be great and it’s in a hard to heal area. I have a very active job and it’s putting my livelihood at risk.

Since the referral both my partner and I believe the mole has lightened. Can someone explain why it needs to be removed if it’s believed to be benign?

Of course my life comes before vanity and my career, but I don’t want a procedure unnecessarily. And really only based on a subjective view that this mole has gotten bigger (my view which could be wrong!).