Pre-op Assessment

If you have a lump, bump, mole, cyst, skin tag, lipoma or other skin lesion that you’re concerned about, Sentinel Healthcare CIC offers fast, professional assessment by experienced clinicians before any treatment is recommended.

Our Private Lump & Bump Checks are available for patients across Plymouth, Exeter, Barnstaple, North Devon and South East Cornwall, giving you peace of mind and clear advice on the most appropriate next steps.

Before arranging any procedure, we’ll assess your skin lesion to determine whether treatment is suitable and discuss all available options with you.

Option 1 – Free Photo Assessment

If appropriate, you can take advantage of our free, no-obligation photo assessment.

Simply email us clear photographs of your skin lesion and one of our experienced clinicians will review the images and advise whether treatment may be appropriate.

To help us provide the most accurate assessment, please send:

• One clear close-up photograph.
• One photograph showing the surrounding area so we can see the location of the lesion.

Please also include:

• Your date of birth.
• The approximate size of the lesion.
• How long you have had it.
• Whether it has changed or grown recently.
• Whether it has previously been examined or diagnosed by a doctor.

Following the review, we’ll contact you to discuss our recommendations and, if appropriate, the treatment options available. There is no charge for this service and no obligation to proceed with treatment.

Option 2 – Private Lump & Bump Check

If you would prefer a face-to-face assessment, we offer a comprehensive Private Lump & Bump Check with one of our experienced clinicians.

Appointments are available at our clinics in:

• Plymouth
• Exeter
• Barnstaple

During your appointment, your clinician will:

• Examine your skin lesion.
• Discuss your diagnosis.
• Explain whether treatment is recommended.
• Talk you through the available treatment options.
• Answer any questions you may have.

The consultation costs £49, and if you choose to proceed with treatment, you’ll receive a 10% discount on your procedure.

If you have more than three lesions, please let us know when booking. We can arrange a longer appointment for £89 to allow sufficient time for a full assessment.

What Can We Assess?

Our experienced clinicians regularly assess a wide range of benign skin lesions, including:

• Moles
• Skin tags
• Sebaceous, epidermoid and pilar cysts
• Lipomas
• Seborrhoeic keratoses
• Warts
• Other lumps, bumps and skin lesions

Most skin lesions are harmless, but it’s always important to have any new, changing or concerning lesion assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.

Why Choose Sentinel Healthcare CIC?

Our private dermatology clinics are delivered by experienced GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs) and Associate Clinicians with extensive expertise in dermatology and minor skin surgery.

Patients choose Sentinel Healthcare CIC because we offer:

• Prompt appointments with minimal waiting times.
• Free photo assessments.
• Face-to-face consultations with experienced clinicians.
• Clear, honest advice with no obligation to proceed.
• Modern clinics across Devon.
• Transparent pricing with no GP referral required.

Our goal is to provide reassurance, expert advice and, where appropriate, safe and effective treatment tailored to your individual needs.