I Have a Freckle on my Lip from over Sun Exposure. Does It Require Surgery to Remove It?
asked 10 months ago by FreckleHater9 in Enfield CT.
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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My freckle is on my lip.
1 answer to I Have a Freckle on my Lip from over Sun Exposure. Does It Require Surgery to Remove It?
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Mole removal
It could be removed by surgical excision or laser. If your doctor thinks the lesion needs to be reviewed by a pathologist it should be removed with a scalpel rather than removed or destroyed by a laser. That way the pathologist will be able to clearly see the lesion and its margins.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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