Is there any possible way to reduce a mole instead of removing it completely?

January 20, 2021
Asked By:Good1252 in Los Angeles, California

I have a brown mole that is larger than I would like right in the middle of my forehead. I have had it since birth so it has really become part of my identity. I don’t mind having it at all, I just wish it was slightly smaller. Is there any way to reduce its size or even lighten the color of it? I would hate to have to part with it completely. Thanks.

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Answer: Yes, hyfrecating it can help reduce the size without completely removing it

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Answer: Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal -- shave, excision - emeragecosmetics photo+, emerageskin aox c, Reveskin 1.0 retinol

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Answer: Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal -- shave, excision - emeragecosmetics photo+, emerageskin aox c, Reveskin 1.0 retinol

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