Mole, Skin Tag, Lesion & Skin Irregularities Removal
Do you have a mole, skin tag, cyst or skin lesion you’d like to have removed?
Our Nurse Practitioner has advanced training and certification (RNFA) in surgical procedures and a special interest in small surgical including removal of benign lesions.
On this page you can upload a picture of your lesion and ArtMed’s NP will let you know if it can be removed and will provide a free, provisional quote as to what it might cost.
If you are concerned about your lesion – it’s new, changing, itchy, painful, unusual colour or bleeds and you’re unsure whether it should be screened for skin cancer, please visit the links below which provide further information and can help you decide if it’s a lesion of concern.
If your lesion is concerning, please consider booking an exam at the Skin Cancer Screening Clinic in Guelph. There is a modest fee, but you do not require a referral from a physician to book yourself in for the screening. The clinic can assess a few lesions or provide a full body screening. If something abnormal is found all care associated with that is covered by OHIP. We recommend adding yourself to the wait list for quicker access or phoning the clinic (226-780-5285).
Getting a FREE quote for removal from ArtMed’s Nurse Practitioner
If your lesion is not concerning or it’s been screened and cleared at the Skin Cancer Screening Clinic, please follow the directions here to determine if it can be removed and to obtain a provisional quote for this service:
Provide any relevant history regarding your lesion in the message box of this form (size, location, how long you’ve had it, etc.)
Upload photos of your lesion to our secure portal (1. photo further away, 2. closeup, 3. from the side if possible)
Our NP will review your query and provide a response via our administrative team. Look for an email from info@artmed.ca.
Prefer to have a virtual or in-person consultation with our NP?
Please book a consultation through ArtMed’s booking page. Please note that there is a $75 consultation fee (refundable if proceeding with treatment).
Types of Lesions Removed at ArtMed
Moles, skin tags, small cysts, syringomas, milia and other skin irregularities can be annoying and unsightly. At ArtMed, removal of benign lesions can be achieved through a variety of treatment options including excision, liquid nitrogen, electrocautery and laser or a combination of modalities to achieve the best possible aesthetic result.
If you have a lesion(s) you’d like removed please contact our clinic. We request that you send us a clear, high-resolution photograph of the skin lesion(s) in question prior to scheduling an appointment. We require one photo from the top and one from the side so we can ascertain whether the lesion is raised or flat. From the photos provided we can determine whether the lesion is amenable to removal and by what modality. If removal is possible, we will provide a price quote for the cosmetic removal of the lesion(s). Please note that removal of any lesion for cosmetic reasons is NOT covered by OHIP.
On the day of your appointment, our practitioner will again assess the lesion(s) to confirm the treatment plan. Although uncommon, the advice about whether we can remove the mole may change once we see you in person.
Please Note: If you have any concerns about skin cancer, or if the lesion has recently changed (growing, changing colour, itchy, bleeds, irregular shape), you may wish to see your family physician as removal of abnormal lesions may be covered under OHIP. ArtMed does not remove lesions that clearly require biopsy.
However, if you are looking for the most aesthetically pleasing result and are unsure if the lesion is concerning, you can alternatively book yourself an appointment at the Skin Cancer Screening Clinic here in Guelph. For a modest fee, Dr. McPhee can evaluate a single lesion, or a few to determine whether a biopsy is necessary (and can perform that biopsy under OHIP if indicated). If there is no concern, you can then book your cosmetic removal at ArtMed.
If you are subject to the formation of keloid scars with skin injuries, bites, or surgical scars we suggest you consult a plastic surgeon for removal of any skin lesions. ArtMed does not remove lesions in individuals prone to keloid formation.