{"key":"op_871_ES","page":{"url":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=spain/procedure=mole-removal/","procedure":{"id":871,"slug":"mole-removal","name":"Mole Removal","name_forms":{"plural":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"genitive":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"type":"surgery","grammar_number":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"parent_id":"aesthetic-surgery","family_attribute":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"country":{"id":34,"iso":"ES","name":"Spain"},"currency":"USD","data_date":"2025-09-09"},"pages":{"clinics_url":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=spain/procedure=mole-removal/","cost_url":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=spain/procedure=mole-removal/cost/","best_url":{"status":"missing","reason":"template not live"}},"price":{"from":300,"to":500,"avg":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"us":{"from":150,"to":750},"uk":{"from":450,"to":1200},"by_technique":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"by_city":[{"city":"Barcelona","from":300},{"city":"Alicante","from":220},{"city":"Madrid","from":200}],"per_unit":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"factors":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"tiers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"comparison":[{"country_iso":"UA","from":100,"to":120},{"country_iso":"FR","from":280,"to":700},{"country_iso":"GB","from":450,"to":1200},{"country_iso":"US","from":150,"to":750},{"country_iso":"IL","from":350,"to":700},{"country_iso":"TR","from":100,"to":290},{"country_iso":"MX","from":150,"to":900},{"country_iso":"DE","from":190,"to":550},{"country_iso":"CA","from":250,"to":750},{"country_iso":"AE","from":270,"to":650},{"country_iso":"TH","from":150,"to":300},{"country_iso":"PL","from":410,"to":460},{"country_iso":"KR","from":200,"to":500},{"country_iso":"CZ","from":100,"to":420},{"country_iso":"AT","from":250,"to":750},{"country_iso":"IT","from":260,"to":1100},{"country_iso":"CN","from":150,"to":550},{"country_iso":"AU","from":220,"to":500},{"country_iso":"IN","from":100,"to":230},{"country_iso":"MY","from":120,"to":350},{"country_iso":"VN","from":60,"to":250},{"country_iso":"BR","from":160,"to":450},{"country_iso":"EG","from":150,"to":320},{"country_iso":"HU","from":100,"to":170}],"base_country":"US","base_is_fallback":false},"savings":{"pct":-100,"variant":"ranges_overlap"},"package":{"included":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"excluded":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"extra_charges":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"clinics":{"count":5,"items":[{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","city":"Barcelona","rating":4.7,"reviews_count":497,"accreditations":["Joint Commission International","European Foundation for Quality Management","THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019","Patient choice in Neurology","Patient choice in Neurosurgery","Patient choice for Epilepsy treatment","World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek"],"rank":1,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"JCI-accredited center with specialists performing 2,000+ Mohs surgeries. Offers personalized removal plans with histology included and advanced techniques to minimize scarring.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":6225,"name":"Hospital Ruber Internacional","city":"Madrid","rating":5,"reviews_count":3,"accreditations":["Joint Commission International","International Organization for Standardization"],"rank":2,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":4060,"name":"Olympia Quironsalud","city":"Madrid","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["Joint Commission International"],"rank":3,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Specialist dermatologists perform full skin evaluation with dermatoscopy. Clinic offers removal of 3–4 moles in one session with advanced wound-closure techniques. JCI accredited with state-of-the-art laser and surgical units.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":6740,"name":"ANDSURGEONS Clinic","city":"Barcelona","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":4,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"UK- and US-trained surgeons perform 5,000+ procedures. Offers minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery. Specializes in facial skin lesion removal with AI-assisted diagnostics.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":7532,"name":"Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD","city":"Madrid","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)","World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek"],"rank":5,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}}]},"doctors":{"count":4,"languages":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"cities":[{"id":98,"slug":"barcelona","name":"Barcelona","clinics_count":1,"price_from":300,"profile":{"city_type":"Mediterranean coastal city in Spain","access":["Barcelona Airport (BCN), 15 km southwest of city center"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona–El_Prat_Airport"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}},{"id":441,"slug":"alicante","name":"Alicante","clinics_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"price_from":220,"profile":{"city_type":"Mediterranean port city in Spain","access":["Alicante Airport (ALC), 9 km from the city"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicante","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicante%E2%80%93Elche_Airport"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}},{"id":346,"slug":"madrid","name":"Madrid","clinics_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"price_from":200,"profile":{"city_type":"Capital and largest city of Spain","access":["Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 13 km from Puerta del Sol"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid–Barajas_Airport"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}}],"offers":{"active":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"active_with_related":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"hospital_nights_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"days_in_country_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"top_offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"related_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"other_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},"medical":{"indications":["Cosmetic concern about a benign mole","Mole repeatedly irritated by clothing, shaving or jewelry","Atypical or changing lesion needing excision and histology","Diagnostic removal of a suspicious pigmented lesion"],"contraindications":["Active infection or inflamed skin at site (relative; postpone)","Allergy to local anesthetic (relative; alternatives exist)","Bleeding disorder or uncontrolled anticoagulation (relative; needs assessment)","Suspected melanoma: shave removal contraindicated; excision with histology required"],"operation_hours":{"min":0.25,"max":0.75,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"For removal of a single mole in the office, including anesthesia and wound closure."},"anesthesia":["local"],"sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One treatment appointment for removal of a single mole or a small number of moles; follow-up checks are not counted."},"stages":[{"code":"mole_removal","label":"Mole removal under local anesthesia","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed at the initial visit."}}],"qualifier":"Typical single-visit removal; follow-up care is listed separately."},"hospital_nights":{"value":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Performed as an outpatient procedure with no overnight stay."},"source":"parsed_details"},"treatment_conditions":["outpatient"],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Daily activities resume same day or within 1-2 days; full healing and crust separation take about 1-2 weeks."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Flying is usually possible same or next day once bleeding stops; sutures removed by a local clinician."},"back_to_work_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Single benign mole under local anesthesia: desk work usually same or next day; longer over joints or tight skin."},"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":1,"max":2,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Avoid strenuous activity, stretching or friction at the site until closed or sutures out; sooner after shave removal."},"final_result_months":{"min":6,"max":12,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Scar maturation and fading after excision of a single mole; shave removal sites may settle earlier."},"result_longevity":"Removed mole tissue is generally permanent, though regrowth of pigmented cells can occur, particularly after shave removal; new moles may still develop elsewhere.","main_risks":["Scarring, including widened, raised or keloid scars","Bleeding or hematoma","Wound infection","Delayed wound healing or wound separation","Changes in pigmentation at the site","Recurrence or regrowth of mole cells, especially after shave removal","Residual pigment or incomplete removal","Local nerve irritation or numbness (uncommon)"],"complication_rate_pct":{"min":1,"max":8,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication such as infection, bleeding, wound separation or widened scar; serious ones under 1%."},"revision_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat treatment for regrowth, residual pigment or unsatisfactory scar; higher after shave removal."},"success":{"metric":"Complete clinical removal of benign mole without recurrence","value":90,"horizon":"12 months","source":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"evidence_status":"limited"},"scars":"A small scar is expected: linear after stitches, flat and paler or pinkish after shaving. It usually fades over 6-12 months; raised or widened scars are possible, especially on chest, shoulders and back.","pain":"Brief stinging from the local anesthetic injection, then little or no pain during the procedure; mild soreness for a few days afterward, usually managed with simple analgesia.","preparation":["Skin assessment, often dermoscopy, to confirm suitability","Review of medical history, allergies and bleeding tendency","Discussion of the technique, expected scar and need for histology","Avoid tanning of the area beforehand","Skin cleansing and marking of the lesion before the procedure"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Day 0-2","description":"Dressing in place; mild tenderness and possible slight oozing.","restrictions":["Keep the wound clean and dry as instructed","Avoid strain on the area"]},{"phase":"Days 3-14","description":"Wound closes; sutures removed at about 5-14 days if used. Shave sites heal over about 1-2 weeks.","restrictions":["Avoid strenuous activity stretching the wound","Avoid soaking in baths or pools until healed","Protect from sun"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-12","description":"Scar is pink and gradually flattens and fades.","restrictions":["Use sun protection or sunscreen on the scar","Follow scar care advice from the clinician"]},{"phase":"Months 6-12","description":"Scar matures to its final appearance.","restrictions":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}}],"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"suture_removal","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":5,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Only if non-absorbable sutures were used; timing depends on body site (earlier on the face)."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":7,"max":21,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Review of pathology results and wound healing when the specimen is sent for histology."}}],"sources":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team treating you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Talk to the surgeon who will perform your procedure before you give consent","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure that you talk to the surgeon who will be performing your procedure before you give your consent to have surgery.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Confirm the surgeon is fully insured to carry out the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"The surgeon should also be fully insured to carry out the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Confirm you have the contact details of a named doctor for complications","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure you have the contact details of a named doctor who can deal with any complications rather than a helpline.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Confirm the surgeon speaks a language you speak well enough to discuss treatment","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure your surgeon speaks English or another language you speak well enough.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Surgery is marketed as part of a holiday package","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Beware of any hospital which markets cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday package.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"Surgeons or hospitals refuse to discuss the details of the surgery when you ask","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Be wary of surgeons and hospitals that do not want to discuss the details of surgery with you.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"You are asked to agree to surgery before meeting the operating surgeon","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Do not agree to cosmetic surgery before meeting the surgeon carrying out the procedure","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Bleeding that will not stop","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"You have bleeding that doesn’t stop.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Redness or pus at the removal site","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"You notice signs of infection, like redness or pus.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"The mole grows back","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/moles-treatment","host":"aad.org","quote":"If the mole grows back, immediately make another appointment to see your dermatologist.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Home doctor needs the summary to continue follow-up care after treatment","document":"discharge summary letter","source":{"url":"https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/leaflets/discharge-advice-following-your-surgery/","host":"worcsacute.nhs.uk","quote":"You will be given a copy of your discharge summary letter which is sent to your GP.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Home doctor needs operation details and the treating consultant's name","document":"operation details and consultant name","source":{"url":"https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/leaflets/discharge-advice-following-your-surgery/","host":"worcsacute.nhs.uk","quote":"You should be given details about the operation you have had and who your consultant is.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T5","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["local"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Single benign mole under local anesthesia: desk work usually same or next day; longer over joints or tight skin."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":1,"max":8,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication such as infection, bleeding, wound separation or widened scar; serious ones under 1%."},"contraindications":["Active infection or inflamed skin at site (relative; postpone)","Allergy to local anesthetic (relative; alternatives exist)","Bleeding disorder or uncontrolled anticoagulation (relative; needs assessment)","Suspected melanoma: shave removal contraindicated; excision with histology required"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Performed as an outpatient procedure with no overnight stay."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":1,"max":2,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Avoid strenuous activity, stretching or friction at the site until closed or sutures out; sooner after shave removal."},"final_result_months":{"min":6,"max":12,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Scar maturation and fading after excision of a single mole; shave removal sites may settle earlier."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Flying is usually possible same or next day once bleeding stops; sutures removed by a local clinician."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"suture_removal","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":5,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Only if non-absorbable sutures were used; timing depends on body site (earlier on the face)."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":7,"max":21,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Review of pathology results and wound healing when the specimen is sent for histology."}}],"indications":["Cosmetic concern about a benign mole","Mole repeatedly irritated by clothing, shaving or jewelry","Atypical or changing lesion needing excision and histology","Diagnostic removal of a suspicious pigmented lesion"],"main_risks":["Scarring, including widened, raised or keloid scars","Bleeding or hematoma","Wound infection","Delayed wound healing or wound separation","Changes in pigmentation at the site","Recurrence or regrowth of mole cells, especially after shave removal","Residual pigment or incomplete removal","Local nerve irritation or numbness (uncommon)"],"pain":"Brief stinging from the local anesthetic injection, then little or no pain during the procedure; mild soreness for a few days afterward, usually managed with simple analgesia.","preparation":["Skin assessment, often dermoscopy, to confirm suitability","Review of medical history, allergies and bleeding tendency","Discussion of the technique, expected scar and need for histology","Avoid tanning of the area beforehand","Skin cleansing and marking of the lesion before the procedure"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Day 0-2","description":"Dressing in place; mild tenderness and possible slight oozing.","restrictions":["Keep the wound clean and dry as instructed","Avoid strain on the area"]},{"phase":"Days 3-14","description":"Wound closes; sutures removed at about 5-14 days if used. Shave sites heal over about 1-2 weeks.","restrictions":["Avoid strenuous activity stretching the wound","Avoid soaking in baths or pools until healed","Protect from sun"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-12","description":"Scar is pink and gradually flattens and fades.","restrictions":["Use sun protection or sunscreen on the scar","Follow scar care advice from the clinician"]},{"phase":"Months 6-12","description":"Scar matures to its final appearance.","restrictions":[]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":0,"max":2,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Daily activities resume same day or within 1-2 days; full healing and crust separation take about 1-2 weeks."},"result_longevity":"Removed mole tissue is generally permanent, though regrowth of pigmented cells can occur, particularly after shave removal; new moles may still develop elsewhere.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat treatment for regrowth, residual pigment or unsatisfactory scar; higher after shave removal."},"scars":"A small scar is expected: linear after stitches, flat and paler or pinkish after shaving. It usually fades over 6-12 months; raised or widened scars are possible, especially on chest, shoulders and back.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One treatment appointment for removal of a single mole or a small number of moles; follow-up checks are not counted."},"stages":[{"code":"mole_removal","label":"Mole removal under local anesthesia","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed at the initial visit."}}],"qualifier":"Typical single-visit removal; follow-up care is listed separately."},"success":{"metric":"Complete clinical removal of benign mole without recurrence","value":90,"unit":"percent of patients","horizon":"12 months","population":"Adults with a single benign mole removed by excision or shave","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Surgical excision with sutures","suits_whom":"Suspicious or atypical moles needing histology, deeper or larger lesions, and cases where complete removal is wanted.","recovery":"Suture removal at about 5-14 days; a linear scar matures over 6-12 months."},{"name":"Shave excision","suits_whom":"Raised, clearly benign moles removed for cosmetic reasons or irritation.","recovery":"Wound heals in about 1-2 weeks without stitches; there is a higher chance of regrowth and pigment change."},{"name":"Punch excision","suits_whom":"Small, round moles, usually under about 4-5 mm.","recovery":"Heals in about 1-2 weeks, sometimes with one stitch."}],"treatment_conditions":["outpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":0.25,"max":0.75,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"For removal of a single mole in the office, including anesthesia and wound closure."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Close-up photos of the mole with ruler","Wider photos showing mole location on body","Dermatoscopy images (if available)","Previous biopsy or pathology report (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single outpatient visit under local anesthesia; no overnight stay. Suture removal by a local clinician; pathology review remotely."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team treating you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Talk to the surgeon who will perform your procedure before you give consent","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure that you talk to the surgeon who will be performing your procedure before you give your consent to have surgery.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Confirm the surgeon is fully insured to carry out the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"The surgeon should also be fully insured to carry out the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Confirm you have the contact details of a named doctor for complications","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure you have the contact details of a named doctor who can deal with any complications rather than a helpline.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Confirm the surgeon speaks a language you speak well enough to discuss treatment","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Make sure your surgeon speaks English or another language you speak well enough.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Surgery is marketed as part of a holiday package","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Beware of any hospital which markets cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday package.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"Surgeons or hospitals refuse to discuss the details of the surgery when you ask","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Be wary of surgeons and hospitals that do not want to discuss the details of surgery with you.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"You are asked to agree to surgery before meeting the operating surgeon","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/having-surgery-abroad","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"Do not agree to cosmetic surgery before meeting the surgeon carrying out the procedure","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Bleeding that will not stop","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"You have bleeding that doesn’t stop.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Redness or pus at the removal site","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"You notice signs of infection, like redness or pus.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"The mole grows back","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/moles-treatment","host":"aad.org","quote":"If the mole grows back, immediately make another appointment to see your dermatologist.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Home doctor needs the summary to continue follow-up care after treatment","document":"discharge summary letter","source":{"url":"https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/leaflets/discharge-advice-following-your-surgery/","host":"worcsacute.nhs.uk","quote":"You will be given a copy of your discharge summary letter which is sent to your GP.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Home doctor needs operation details and the treating consultant's name","document":"operation details and consultant name","source":{"url":"https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/leaflets/discharge-advice-following-your-surgery/","host":"worcsacute.nhs.uk","quote":"You should be given details about the operation you have had and who your consultant is.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T5","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your mole is not changing and does not bother you","name":"Leaving a mole alone","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-remove-moles","host":"healthline.com","quote":"If you have a mole that isn’t changing and doesn’t bother you, the best thing to do is to leave it alone.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"surgical-excision","name":"Surgical excision with sutures","how_it_works":{"text":"A scalpel separates the mole from the surrounding skin","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"After cleaning and numbing the area, your surgeon uses a scalpel to separate your mole from the rest of your skin.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"shave-excision","name":"Shave excision","how_it_works":{"text":"A razor-like blade shaves the growth level with the surrounding skin","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"For shave excision mole removal, your healthcare provider uses a single or double-bladed razor to carefully shave the growth off to the level of the skin around it.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"punch-excision","name":"Punch excision","how_it_works":{"text":"A round blade cuts a cylinder of skin down to fat","source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1101/p995","host":"aafp.org","quote":"a skin punch instrument with a circular blade extends through to the subcutaneous fat to obtain a cylindrical specimen.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1}}},"techniques":[{"id":"surgical-excision","name":"Surgical excision with sutures","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"A scalpel separates the mole from the surrounding skin","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"After cleaning and numbing the area, your surgeon uses a scalpel to separate your mole from the rest of your skin.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Suspicious or atypical moles needing histology, deeper or larger lesions, and cases where complete removal is wanted.","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Suture removal at about 5-14 days; a linear scar matures over 6-12 months."},{"id":"shave-excision","name":"Shave excision","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"A razor-like blade shaves the growth level with the surrounding skin","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23312-mole-removal","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"For shave excision mole removal, your healthcare provider uses a single or double-bladed razor to carefully shave the growth off to the level of the skin around it.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Raised, clearly benign moles removed for cosmetic reasons or irritation.","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Wound heals in about 1-2 weeks without stitches; there is a higher chance of regrowth and pigment change."},{"id":"punch-excision","name":"Punch excision","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"A round blade cuts a cylinder of skin down to fat","source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1101/p995","host":"aafp.org","quote":"a skin punch instrument with a circular blade extends through to the subcutaneous fat to obtain a cylindrical specimen.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Small, round moles, usually under about 4-5 mm.","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Heals in about 1-2 weeks, sometimes with one stitch."}],"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your mole is not changing and does not bother you","name":"Leaving a mole alone","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-remove-moles","host":"healthline.com","quote":"If you have a mole that isn’t changing and doesn’t bother you, the best thing to do is to leave it alone.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"diagnostic":{"status":"not_applicable"},"country":{"why":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source","checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-02-09"},"travel":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"V1","item":"passport_validity","audience":"uk","volatile":true,"text":"The passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen area","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements","host":"gov.uk","quote":"have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V2","item":"medicines","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Carry prescription medication in its original packaging, along with your doctor's prescription","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Spain.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V3","item":"prescriptions","audience":"us","volatile":false,"text":"Medications that require a prescription in the United States also require a local doctor's prescription in Spain","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Spain.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Medications requiring prescriptions in the United States also require a local doctor’s prescription in Spain.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V4","item":"ghic","audience":"uk","volatile":false,"text":"A GHIC or EHIC is needed to get medically necessary state healthcare in Spain","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/health","host":"gov.uk","quote":"To get medically necessary state healthcare in Spain, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V5","item":"hospital_payment","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Private hospitals usually require payment or proof of insurance or funds before admitting a patient","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Spain.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Private hospitals usually require payment or proof insurance or funds before admitting a patient.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V6","item":"emergency_number","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/health","host":"gov.uk","quote":"Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2026-12-11","version":1},"other_countries_with_page":["austria","azerbaijan","brazil","china","colombia","costa-rica","croatia","czech-republic","dominican-republic","egypt","france","hungary","india","israel","italy","latvia","lithuania","malaysia","mexico","northern-cyprus","poland","portugal","republic-of-korea","romania","switzerland","thailand","turkey","ukraine","united-arab-emirates","united-kingdom","united-states"]},"often_combined_with":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews":{"avg_rating":4.7,"count":500,"scope":"clinic","rating_scale":5,"pros":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"cons":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"current":{"seo_text":"<p>Mole removal in Spain typically costs from _op_871_price_from_ to _op_871_price_to_. Prices depend on the removal technique, the number of lesions, and the clinic location. In the US, similar procedures cost around _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US. Most Spanish clinics bundle local anesthesia and a specialist consultation into the primary procedure fee.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laser mole removal:</strong> _op_1283_price_from_ to _op_1283_price_to_ for cosmetic, non-cancerous lesions.</li>\n<li><strong>Atypical mole removal:</strong> _op_1280_price_from_ to _op_1280_price_to_ for complex cases or biopsies.</li>\n<li><strong>Surgical excision:</strong> Typically costs more than laser methods as it requires deeper tissue work.</li>\n<li><strong>Regional hubs:</strong> Main medical destinations for this procedure include Barcelona, Madrid, and Alicante.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Spain offers elite specialized care for skin oncology at competitive rates. Highly experienced dermatologists at Centro Médico Teknon lead the field. For instance, Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau has performed over 2,000 Mohs surgeries. This clinic is JCI accredited and serves as a medical provider for global events. Choosing such high-volume centers ensures access to specialized histology and advanced preventive screening.</p>","faq":[{"q":"Is it safe to get a mole removed in Spain?","a":"<p>Mole removal in Spain is highly safe due to strict European Union health regulations and world-class medical facilities. Leading centers like Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona and Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid hold Joint Commission International accreditation, ensuring hospital-grade hygiene and safety protocols.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Specialist expertise:</strong> Surgeons like Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau have performed over 2,000 procedures.</li> <li><strong>Advanced diagnostics:</strong> Clinics utilize digital dermoscopy and AI-assisted tools for precise skin cancer screenings.</li> <li><strong>Mandatory pathology:</strong> Spanish standards require histological lab analysis for all suspicious or atypical moles.</li> <li><strong>Accredited facilities:</strong> Top-tier hospitals adhere to ISO international standards and European surgical safety guidelines.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Data shows that premier Spanish clinics offer a distinct safety advantage by integrating oncology and aesthetics. For instance, specialists at Centro Médico Teknon are world pioneers in Mohs micrographic surgery. This means they can remove cancerous cells with millimeter precision, achieving higher cure rates than standard excision while minimizing visible scarring.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients emphasize the importance of professional skin exams before any removal to avoid misdiagnosis. Many highlight that following strict sun protection aftercare in Spain is crucial for preventing permanent pigmentation during the healing process.</p>"},{"q":"What removal techniques are used by Spanish dermatologists?","a":"<p>Spanish dermatologists treat skin lesions using surgical excision, shave removal, and advanced laser ablation. Specialists in centers like Barcelona and Madrid prioritize Mohs micrographic surgery for complex cases. These techniques follow European medical standards, ensuring high precision for both cosmetic removals and malignant skin cancer treatments.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surgical excision:</strong> Involves removing deep lesions and fatty tissue before closing with direct sutures.</li> <li><strong>Laser ablation:</strong> Utilizes CO2 or Erbium lasers to vaporize benign moles with minimal scarring.</li> <li><strong>Shave removal:</strong> Best for raised moles, allowing quick extraction without the need for stitches.</li> <li><strong>Mohs surgery:</strong> Provides microscopic margin control to ensure complete cancer removal while saving tissue.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Spanish dermatology stands out for its high volume of Mohs procedures, with specialists like Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau alone performing up to 2,000 cases. While laser removal is available for _op_1283_price_from_, top-tier clinics often recommend surgical methods first. This conservative approach ensures every suspicious sample reaches pathology, maintaining high safety standards across the region.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients value the speed of private clinics over the public system. Most report that while shave removal is faster, they prefer the peace of mind offered by excision for atypical moles.</p>"},{"q":"Will a removed mole be tested for skin cancer?","a":"<p>A medical professional will send an excised mole for laboratory pathology testing if there is any clinical suspicion of skin cancer. Experts at JCI-accredited facilities specialized in medical-surgical dermatology require biopsies for atypical lesions to ensure margins are clear and to prevent undetected malignancy.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Testing standard:</strong> Doctors use biopsy, excision, or shave techniques based on clinical concern.</li> <li><strong>Pathology analysis:</strong> Specialists examine tissue structure under microscopes at dedicated dermatopathology laboratories.</li> <li><strong>Timeline:</strong> Results generally reach the treating dermatologist within 1 to 2 weeks.</li> <li><strong>Results follow-up:</strong> Positive tests for invasive cancer trigger immediate coordination for further surgical staging.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Patients should verify testing protocols during the initial consultation. While Spanish oncological centers like Centro Médico Teknon maintain high safety standards with pioneers like Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau, cosmetic removals at smaller clinics might skip pathology unless requested. Always ask for histology specifically if you notice irregular borders or color changes to ensure a full diagnostic report is included in your care plan.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Many individuals advise specifically asking if a mole will be sent to pathology before the procedure begins. They highlight that extra fees for histology analysis may apply, so confirming these costs upfront is a practical necessity.</p>"},{"q":"How long does the appointment and recovery take?","a":"<p>Mole removal in Spain typically involves a 15 to 45 minute outpatient appointment with no hospital stay required. Initial healing occurs within 7 to 14 days, while full cosmetic scar maturation generally takes several months depending on the excision technique used and body location.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Appointment time:</strong> Procedures last 10 to 30 minutes for simple shave or laser removals.</li> <li><strong>Excision duration:</strong> Surgical removals with stitches typically require 30 to 60 total clinic minutes.</li> <li><strong>Functional recovery:</strong> Most patients return to light activities or work within 1 to 2 days.</li> <li><strong>Stitch removal:</strong> Surgeons usually remove non-dissolvable sutures between 7 and 14 days post-procedure.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Spanish dermatology clinics like Centro Medico Teknon utilize highly experienced specialists who often combine diagnostic screening with immediate removal. For instance, Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau has performed over 1,400 specialized procedures, allowing for extremely efficient clinical visits that prioritize both safety and aesthetic outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> The initial numbing injection is often the most uncomfortable part, while the removal itself is painless. Patients report that facial areas heal faster cosmetically, though high-movement areas like the back require more care to prevent stretching the scar.</p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"How it works","kind":"content"},{"text":"How Much Does Mole Removal Cost in Spain?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Discover the Best Mole Removal Clinics in Spain: 5 Verified Options and Prices","kind":"content"},{"text":"Mole Removal in Spain: Your Travel Plan","kind":"content"},{"text":"Our Doctors","kind":"content"},{"text":"Video Stories from Bookimed Patients","kind":"ui"},{"text":"Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights","kind":"ui"},{"text":"Share this content","kind":"ui"},{"text":"FAQ about Mole Removal in Spain","kind":"content"},{"text":"Get a free consultation","kind":"ui"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}