Not sure what to considered these: dark freckles or moles... Some are very slightly raised and a few are not, but they are very dark. What, if any, is the best way to remove them? Would a laser remove them? I have done erbium and ipl laser before and havent noticed a difference.. I have used hydroquinone and retina-A also, but just want them gone altogether. What are my options? Thank you
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I feel that it is never appropriate to use a laser as your primary treatment for removing a mole. Regardless of how "benign" a mole may appear, a biopsy may still reveal it to be atypical. There are many ways to surgically remove a mole with a minimal scar and have tissue to send for microscopic...
In this situation, it may be best to do a scar revision by completely surgically excising the scar and making a new incision. It is important to follow through with post-care as this will help the scar heal as best as possible.
Depending on their size and location, moles can be easily removed by one of two methods: a shave excision or an excision with suture closure. A shave excision is a procedure where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. The other method is an...
