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Flat Brown Dot Mole Inside the Skin Can Laser Remove It?
I have a flat brown dot mole or birthmark inside the skin and was wondering if laser can remove it? is it just like removing a tattoo because they both like inside the skin and looks like a picture. hope somebody can help... PS: here are my pictures so u can see exactly the mole i am talking about...
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latinoguy2013
in washington dc
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Laser Can Work for Pigmented Moles, But Not Recommended
Lasers can target and treat pigmented lesions. The photo you showed demonstrates a pigmented nevus. It appears benign in nature. The pigment likely goes into the deeper layers of the dermis. If a laser is used, either it will be incompletely treated, recur, or leave a deep depressed scar. Additionally, pigmented lesions are not usually treated with lasers as they can mask malignant changes in pigmented lesions. Excision would be the safest, most effective and...
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Lesion??
Unfortunately, your photographs are not good enough to answer your question. An examination will most likely be required. Your lesion does appear to be one that could be amenable to laser ablation. Consider an examination with an ASAPS member in your local area for an evaluation. Best,
Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS
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