COSMETIC SURGERY | CONSULTANT-LED
Cosmetic Surgery, Without the Sales Pitch
Surgery is a serious decision, and it deserves a serious process: an unhurried consultation with the surgeon who would operate, honest advice about risks and alternatives, and a cooling-off period as standard. That's how Apex Cosmetic Surgery works, at Berkshire Grove Hospital.
2 Hours
Procedure Time
1-2 Weeks
Hollidays Missed
General
Anesthetic Type
2-3 Weeks
Full Recovery
Is this you?
Most people who come to us for Cosmetic Surgery say one these things:
I've thought about this for years. It's not a whim.
I want it done properly, by a surgeon, in a hospital.
I don't want to be sold to. I want to be advised.
I'd like to look like myself, a few years fresher. Not different.
I want to hear the risks from the person holding the knife.
If I'm not a good candidate, I'd rather be told.
Every one of those sentences describes our ideal patient. If surgery is right for you, we'll plan it meticulously. If it isn't, you'll hear that from a consultant, not a salesperson.
HOW WE PRACTISE
The process protects the outcome
Prose, the pillar's manifesto: (1) You consult with the surgeon who operates, every time; no patient coordinators standing in for clinical judgement. (2) A two-week cooling-off period between consultation and any surgery, as GMC guidance intends; a decision this considered should never be same-day. (3) Risks and alternatives discussed openly, including non-surgical routes through Apex Aesthetics where they'd serve you better, and including "no". (4) Surgery in a CQC-registered hospital with consultant anaesthetists and structured aftercare. (5) No offers, no countdowns, no pressure; the price you're quoted is the price, valid while you think.]
WHAT WE OFFER
Our procedures
Hooded upper lids and under-eye bags, corrected surgically. The most transformative small operation in facial surgery.
From mini lift to full face and neck lift: repositioning what time has moved, without the wind-tunnel look.
Male chest reduction, discreetly and definitively.
Private, respectful surgical care for a concern most patients have carried silently for years.
Ear pinning and reshaping for adults, with an information pathway for parents considering it for a child.
Apex Medical
Experts who take care
Of your wrinkles.
Consultant-led care
Led by Skin Specialists
You Can Trust.
Apex Skin Clinic was founded by Mr Kuen Yeow Chin, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Skin Cancer Lead at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. He works closely with consultant dermatologists in both the NHS and private practice, and has extensive experience caring for patients diagnosed with melanoma and other skin cancers.
Your mole mapping appointment is carried out by our highly trained skin cancer nurse specialists under Mr Chin’s clinical supervision. If anything needs further assessment, a follow-up consultation with Mr Chin can be arranged promptly – giving you continuity of care and clear medical guidance.
Your mole mapping appointment is carried out by our highly trained skin cancer nurse specialists under Mr Chin’s clinical supervision. If anything needs further assessment, a follow-up consultation with Mr Chin can be arranged promptly – giving you continuity of care and clear medical guidance.
Your clinical team:
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Consultant Plastic Surgeon & Skin Cancer Specialist
Reconstructive surgery and advanced skin cancer treatment
Sarah Millward
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Skin checks, mole screening, and early skin cancer detection.
Laura O'Hare
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Skin lesion care, post-surgical recovery, and private dermatology services.
Jackie Brighton
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Expert mole checks, lesion assessment, and aftercare for skin cancer patients.
Jennifer Povey
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Skin care treatment, photodynamic therapy (PDT), cryotheraphy, and personalised patient care.
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Consultant Plastic Surgeon & Skin Cancer Specialist
Reconstructive surgery and advanced skin cancer treatment
YOUR CARE, STEP BY STEP
How Cosmetic Surgery Works at Apex
Five steps, and for many patients only two of them: most early cases are diagnosed and injected at the same first visit. Surgery waits in reserve, and when it's needed, it's one of hand surgery's most reliable small operations.
A
Consultation with your surgeon
Your goals, your anatomy, your health, and an honest view of what surgery can and cannot achieve, with risks named plainly.
B
Time to think
A minimum two-week cooling-off period. Take longer if you want it; your quote holds.
C
Pre-operative assessment
Health screening, anaesthetic review, and practical planning for the day and your recovery.
D
Your operation
In a CQC-registered hospital theatre with a consultant anaesthetist where general anaesthesia is used.
E
Recovery and review
Structured follow-up, direct access to the clinical team, and reviews until you and your surgeon are both satisfied.
Transparent Pricing
Fat Dissolving Pricing
Fixed, transparent pricing with no hidden extras. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing at consultation, before you commit to anything, and includes your follow-up care.
Initial Consultation
Consultant examination and diagnosis, usually immediate, with your treatment ladder laid out honestly.
£0
Fixed all-inclusive packages
The standard first treatment, usually done at your consultation; most early cases resolve within weeks.
£0
Where to find us
Consultant-led care at Berkshire Grove Hospital
Apex Medical is based at Berkshire Grove Hospital in Maidenhead, with clinics also at the Parkside Suite. Patients travel to us from Reading, Windsor, Slough, Marlow, Bracknell, London and across Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire for consultant-led care in a regulated private hospital, without long waiting times. On-site parking is available.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm | Saturday by appointment only | Sunday closed
Phone
020 3871 5898
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about mole mapping at Apex Medical
Mole mapping is a non-invasive, high-resolution digital imaging process that records the appearance and position of your moles. Using FotoFinder technology, we monitor changes over time, helping to detect early signs of skin cancer before they become obvious to the eye. It is particularly recommended for people with multiple or atypical moles, or a personal or family history of melanoma.
No. A standard mole check is a one-off visual examination of your skin. Digital mole mapping includes full body photography, dermoscopic imaging and structured surveillance over time — allowing new or changing moles to be identified at follow-up appointments.
At Apex Skin Clinic, a full body mole mapping appointment costs £380, with follow-up imaging at £304 and a two-person appointment at £680. Pricing is transparent, with no hidden consultation fees.
Mole mapping does not diagnose cancer, but it can identify suspicious moles that may require a biopsy or excision. It is an important tool in detecting melanoma and other skin cancers at an early stage, when treatment is most effective.
Yes. Mole mapping is safe, painless and radiation-free. It involves no injections or dyes, and is suitable for all skin types.
Most higher-risk individuals, such as those with many moles, a family history of skin cancer, or a previous melanoma, benefit from mole mapping every 6-12 months. Your clinical team will recommend a personalised surveillance plan based on your risk profile.
If a mole appears unusual or has changed between scans, our clinical team may recommend a biopsy or mole excision to confirm the diagnosis. Procedures are carried out by our consultant-led team at Berkshire Grove Hospital.
Some patients are able to claim mole mapping through private health insurance, but cover varies between insurers and policies, and screening appointments are often self-funded. We provide full documentation to support a claim. We recommend checking with your insurer before your appointment, and our team is happy to help with the paperwork.
We offer mole mapping in Berkshire, with patients also visiting from London and across the South East. Apex Skin Clinic is a specialist, consultant-led mole mapping clinic combining state-of-the-art imaging with expertise in dermatology and skin cancer care.
Patient Stories.
In Our Patients' Own Words
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No GP Referral Needed
Start with the conversation, not the commitment
A surgical consultation commits you to nothing except better information. Meet your surgeon, hear the honest version, and take all the time you need.
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