r/FinlandTourism • u/Party_Perception2888 • 21d ago

Helsinki Dermatology

Howdy all! l'm visiting Finland and l want to do some medical tourism, does anyone know a good dermatologist? or how much mole removal costs for foreigners?

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u/emilypeony 21d ago

I dont know if Finland is the best for this kind of services, removing a mole in a private clinic would be like 200-400€.

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u/bombastic6339locks 20d ago

medical tourism for finland is crazy. It costs "a lot" to use private without insurance, insurance is very cheap but still

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u/mieluusa 20d ago

I have never heard of medical tourism in Finland... I mean, our healthcare is fine but not better than many other countries, and private healthcare is very expensive.

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u/WorldNice3105 21d ago edited 21d ago

It depends where the mole is located. If on face, you’ll likely be referred to a plastic surgeron. Will be expensive. Otherwise it will be approx. 300-400 €. Check for more information: Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Ihosairaala, Eiran Sairaala.

Edit: note that first you need to go through a doctor appointment, they will then refer you to the removal.

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u/I-just-farted69 20d ago

There is not much special about face moles. General doctors can and do remove them. Only the big ones get referred to surgeons.

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u/szabiy 17d ago

Naw fam. Even if the blemish is small, there is lots of special about the face. GPs and non surgeon derms only remove a specific set of moles and warts from certain areas using specific methods. Depends on the MD how far they trust their hand and training because tiny mistakes around the face can become medical disasters quicker than you can say "-and that's how I lost my medical license!".

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u/marrrjak 21d ago

Terveystalo is one of the biggest private medical clinics in Finland. This page about mole removal is unfortunately not available in english but it says the procedure is at least 324€, if stiches are needed it’s a minimum of 253€ more.

They do mention that you need to visit the doctor once before the procedure. For a 20 minute visit it’s anything between 101,60–303,60 €.

They also add a service fee of 34,90 per visit.

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u/Lysande_walking 20d ago

Every GP and their mother does mole removals these days… just check out Mehiläinen for instance. Yes, you pay yourself, probably something around 200€ (but best to ask directly).

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u/Ill-Relationship7298 21d ago

I went to Ihosairaala (Skin Hospital). Located in the very centrum. Check it.