Moles & Lesions (Children)

Moles and Lesions in children refers to the specialised assessment and surgical removal of skin growths, such as birthmarks (congenital nevi), cysts, strawberry nevus or vascular lesions (like haemangiomas), that appear during infancy or childhood. Unlike adult skin surgery, paediatric cases often prioritise the removal of growths that may interfere with a child’s development, carry a lifetime risk of change, or cause psychological distress due to their appearance. The surgical approach is specifically tailored to a child’s growing anatomy, focusing on using “hidden” incisions and dissolvable stitches to ensure that scars stretch and fade naturally as the child grows, often utilising sedation or general anaesthesia to ensure the procedure is a trauma-free experience.