Looking to have a mole, cyst or other skin growth assessed and removed, without a long trip to get there?
PSSC is located in Newmarket, just a short drive from Aurora — close enough that getting assessed and treated doesn't need to mean setting aside a whole afternoon. We see patients from Aurora regularly for assessment and removal of moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags and other skin lesions.
No referral is required. You can refer yourself directly and book a consultation without waiting on a referral to be arranged first.
What Patients from Aurora Come In For
Given how close Aurora and Newmarket are, the decision to come to PSSC is usually less about distance and more about wanting a straightforward path: one clinic, one board-certified plastic surgeon, from assessment through to removal.
- Moles — unwanted, irritated, or in a visible location
- Cysts — including cysts that have recurred after previous treatment
- Lipomas — soft, fatty lumps beneath the skin
- Skin tags — catching on clothing, jewelry, or simply unwanted
- Skin lesions and growths — where the exact nature of the growth isn't yet known
- Lumps and bumps — new, changed, or long-standing
- Keloid scars — raised, thickened scar tissue from a previous wound or procedure
Not Sure What the Lump or Growth Is?
You don't need a diagnosis before booking. If you're not sure whether something is a cyst, a lipoma, a mole, a skin tag, or another type of lesion, that's a normal reason to be assessed. Dr. Hayward will examine the area and discuss whether removal is appropriate.
Mole, Cyst, Lipoma & Skin Tag Removal
Each concern is assessed on its own terms — size, depth, location and history all factor into the right approach. Multiple concerns can often be addressed during the same appointment.
Mole removal · Cyst removal · Lipoma removal · Skin tag removal
Skin Lesion Assessment & Removal
If what you're dealing with doesn't fit neatly into one category, that's a common reason to book an assessment rather than guess.
Learn more about skin lesion removal →
Suspicious or Changing Lesions
A mole or lesion that has changed in size, shape or colour, or that has started bleeding, itching or crusting, should be assessed as soon as possible. These changes don't necessarily mean something is serious, but they're a reason to be examined rather than to wait and see.
Read more about changing or suspicious moles →
What Matters When Choosing Where to Have It Removed
Once you've decided to have a mole, cyst, lipoma or other growth removed, a few things are worth understanding about any clinic before you book:
Assessment first. The growth should be examined before removal — its size, depth and appearance affect what approach makes sense, rather than assuming one method fits everything.
Who's actually doing the work. Find out whether the same person assesses and performs the procedure, and their qualifications. A board-certified plastic surgeon brings different surgical and closure training than many non-surgical settings.
Scarring and closure. How the area is closed matters as much as how the growth is removed, particularly anywhere visible.
Pathology testing, when it's warranted. Most removals don't need it, but it should be available if a growth has features worth a closer look.
Location and referral requirements. Given how close Aurora and Newmarket are, distance is rarely the deciding factor — but whether a referral is required can still add real time to the process.
Understanding the plan before proceeding. You should know what's recommended, why, the cost, and what recovery involves before any procedure goes ahead.
Getting Here from Aurora
PSSC's clinic is located at 581 Davis Drive, Suite 101, Newmarket, Ontario — about a 10 to 15-minute drive north from Aurora. Every consultation and procedure is performed directly by Dr. Victoria Hayward, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Southlake Regional Health Centre and a board-certified plastic surgeon.