South London Mole Clinic

Mole Mapping and Digital Skin Imaging in London, Ontario

Track your moles with confidence. Our IntelliStudio system photographs your skin in fine detail and follows it from one visit to the next, so changes are spotted early. No referral needed.

What is mole mapping and digital skin imaging?

Mole mapping is a non-invasive way to photograph and follow the moles across your body. We take high-resolution pictures of your skin and add close-up dermoscopy, which looks just beneath the surface of a mole. Put together, these build a detailed baseline of your skin at a single point in time.

At every visit after that, we line the new pictures up against your baseline. New moles stand out, and any change to a mole you already have is easy to see when the images sit next to each other. That beats trying to remember how a spot looked six months ago.

IntelliStudio, the imaging system behind your appointment

Your appointment runs on IntelliStudio, our dedicated skin imaging system. It captures standard, high-resolution photos of your skin and pairs them with polarised light dermoscopy at high magnification. Because every visit is photographed the same way, the images line up neatly for comparison, and small shifts that are hard to catch by eye show up clearly on screen.

Your photos are stored securely and kept private. They become your personal skin baseline, ready for the next time you come in.

  • High-resolution total body photography
  • Polarised light digital dermoscopy
  • Clear side by side comparison at every visit
  • Secure, private image storage

Why patients choose digital mole mapping

  • A clear photo baseline of your moles and skin
  • An early look at new or changing moles
  • Objective tracking instead of going by memory
  • Reassurance in between your visits
  • Quick, private and completely non-invasive
  • Carried out by qualified nurse practitioners

Who should think about mole mapping?

It is worth considering if any of this sounds like you:

  • You have 50 or more moles, or moles that look large or irregular
  • You or a close relative has had melanoma or another skin cancer
  • You have fair skin, freckles or red hair and burn easily
  • You had a lot of sun as a child, past sunburns, or used tanning beds
  • You have moles in spots that are hard to watch yourself, like your back or scalp
  • Your immune system is weakened, or you take medication that lowers it

What happens at your appointment

1. We talk first

We go over your skin history, your risk factors, and any moles that are on your mind.

2. Total body imaging

IntelliStudio takes clear, high-resolution photos across your skin.

3. Digital dermoscopy

Any moles worth a closer look are captured in fine detail under magnification.

4. Your baseline

Your images are saved securely and compared at future visits, so changes get caught early.

How to get ready

  • Come with clean skin, and skip makeup, foundation and nail polish that day
  • Leave self-tanner off for about two weeks before your visit
  • Take off jewellery and tie long hair back
  • Wear underwear you are comfortable being photographed in
  • Skip dark socks, and shave areas where hair hides the skin if you can
  • Jot down any moles you would like us to pay attention to

What to expect, and how you get results

The whole appointment is quick and private, and nothing touches or breaks the skin. Most visits run about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how many moles we document. Your nurse practitioner goes through the images with you. If anything looks worth checking further, they will explain the next step, which might be a biopsy or a referral.

You do not need a referral to book, and your photos stay private as your personal baseline for next time.

What mole mapping costs in London, Ontario

$695 + HST

Full digital skin imaging appointment with IntelliStudio

Payment is taken when you book. This is a private service, so it is not covered by OHIP. A lot of extended health plans will reimburse it, so it is worth checking with your provider.

A quick note. Digital skin imaging is a tool for monitoring and record keeping. It helps your clinician follow your skin over time and supports early detection, but it is not a diagnostic test and does not take the place of a clinical skin exam or a biopsy. If a mole looks suspicious, your nurse practitioner will walk you through what to do next, which can include a referral. This page is general information, not medical advice.

Common questions

No. Mole mapping and digital skin imaging are private services and are not covered by OHIP. The fee is $695 + HST, taken at booking. Some extended health plans will reimburse it, so it is worth asking your insurer.

A full digital skin imaging appointment is $695 + HST, paid when you book.

No. You can book directly online, with no referral needed.

Not at all. It is completely non-invasive. A small handheld dermoscope rests gently on the skin for the close-up images, and nothing breaks the surface.

Usually about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how many moles we photograph.

Many people return every 6 to 12 months so we can compare against their baseline. Your nurse practitioner will suggest a timing that suits your risk.

No. It is a strong monitoring tool that works alongside a clinical exam by your nurse practitioner, not in place of one.

Yes. There is no radiation involved and nothing goes beneath the skin, so it is safe in pregnancy.

Mole mapping photographs and monitors your moles over time. Mole removal is a separate procedure to take a mole off. Many patients map first, then remove anything that needs it.

Book your mole mapping appointment in London, Ontario

Build a clear picture of your skin today and follow it with confidence. Safe. Professional. Compassionate.