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Laser Vs Electrocautery Mole Removal - What's the Difference?
asked 1 year ago by Yaesa03 in Philippines
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 343 times
Tags: comparison, technique
I had my mole removed and undergo DUAL process-shave and laser because it's rounded. Then the doctor said that it will leave a deep scar. BUt then, when my friend undergo cautery procedure, she experience no scar at all even if she got rounded mole larger than mine :(
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Laser Vs Electrocautery Mole Removal - What's the Difference?
The "difference" = a laser is usualy a much more expensive cautery allowing some to "hook" more gullible patients to come in and charging them more.
The BEST way to remove a "mole" is with a scalpel and having it examined microscopically by a trained pathologist to establish its identity beyond doubt. The resulting scar, if good technique is used, is second to none. BUT - scalpel excision requires skill and attention that some practitioners do not have or...
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