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Marilyn Monroe Mole Removal?

asked 2 years ago by lauraw071590 in Wisconsin
Latest answer by Gary Goldenberg, MD
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Tags: face, female, moles, scar

I have a large raised mole above my lip, and I wanted to know the best, and cheapest ways of going about getting it removed. I know a scar is almost inevitable, but since it is in the middle of my face, I was wondering what my best options are, and I'm a poor college kid! =) THANK YOU

3 answers to Marilyn Monroe Mole Removal?

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Mole removal on the face

If you are worried that the spot is turning into a cancerous lesion, have it removed. If you are not worred, don't. The scar can be hidden in the skin fold but you will still have a scar.
Gary Goldenberg, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Your mole is located in the naso-labial fold and thus the scar can be "buried" in that region. would anticipate an excellent cosemetic result. My recommendation would be a simple excision with a layered closure. The cost would be roughly $125 for the procedure and $25 for pathology. If this cost is overbearing for you, there are free clinics in which case there would be no cost at all.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Removal of mole

Fortunately, your mole is in a place that can be removed and the scar will be in the lip lines or the naso-labial line. Moles should be removed completely and submitted to pathological examination as awhole. It will leave a scar. Consult your BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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