Treatment by a Consultant Surgeon

Once a mole has been identified as being at risk of changing into, or actually being, a malignant melanoma, it needs to be removed completely and sent for laboratory tests.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not the size of the malignant melanoma that is important - but its depth.

Mr Mark Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen) - Consultant Surgeon and Member of the BACD - British Association of Cosmetic Doctors The deeper the malignant melanoma has grown, the higher the risk that it will spread.

Therefore, however little or big the mole is on the surface, it is essential that if it appears to be at risk of becoming or being a malignant melanoma, it is completely excised including any deeper extension. This means taking the whole thickness of the skin and some of the underlying fat as well.

Our consultant surgeon, Mr Mark Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen), is very experienced at removing these problem moles and can do so at our fully equipped local anaesthetic operating theatre.

By performing the excisions under a local anaesthetic, you will be able to go home straight afterwards.

Stitches can either be removed by us, or if more convenient, we will give you a communication letter for your local surgery to remove them at the correct time.

Mr Mark Whiteley is a member of the BACD (British Association of Cosmetic Doctors) and so will completely excise the mole but will make sure the scar is as cosmetically good as possible.

You can read more about Mr Mark Whiteley on www.MarkWhiteley.co.uk.

News

International Master Course on Ageing Skin (IMCAS)

Vicki Smith presented at the International Master Course on Ageing Skin (IMCAS) conference held in Paris over the four days commencing 26th January 2012. Vicki presented her findings on using Advanced Electrolysis for the removal of Xanthelasma. This condition is a build-up of lipids which present themselves above and below the eye area and affects men and women. Existing treatments to remove the condition can be expensive, have varying success and often leave some scarring. Vicki’s results to date have shown that these lesions can be removed quickly, economically and leave little to no scarring.

To view the full presentation (PowerPoint 1MB) click here

(See our Xanthelasma website.)

A not to be missed night of fun and fashion - 8th Feb. 2012

The team at Absolute Aesthetics invite you to an evening of fun and fashion at the L K Bennett store in Guildford on Wednesday 8th February from 18.00 to 20.00.

There will be a 20% discount on LK Bennett purchases made (excluding sale items and their signature collection) and a 15% discount off selected Absolute Aesthetic treatments booked on the evening.

RSVP : by Email Or call 01483 477 189 Text 07787 040 146

LK Bennett
133-135 High Street
Guildford
GU1 3AD

2012 New Year Offers!

Are you tempted by a half price Thermage skin tightening treatment? We have a small supply of tips that will expire during the early part of 2012 so if you book and pay in January, the treatment will be discounted by 50%.

We are reducing the price of a Microdermabrasion treatment from £95 to £65 throughout January. Microdermabrasion is a skin restoration procedure that makes the skin look smoother and clearer and is perfect for clearing blackheads, whiteheads, sun damage and fine lines.

Please call us for more details.

Laser Hair Removal

Absolute Aesthetics has recently invested in a new system for laser hair removal treatment.

Imagine never having to shave, pluck or wax ever again!

The Soprano System is a unique, virtually pain free hair removal treatment, which works on all skin types, including tanned skin and all hair pigmentation. It works by safely and gently heating the dermis (skin) to a temperature that damages the hair follicle, preventing re-growth. It is fast, reliable and suitable for all skin types.