Mole/birthmark Removal, Should I Do It Surgically or with Electrocautery?

October 7, 2011
Asked By:juliatoronto in vaughan ON

Hi I have this mole/birthmark its a completely flat brown nevus on my arm probably 1 cm wide and I have always felt insecure about it and finally at 20 ive decided im going to get it removed. I went to a laser clinic and they told me that because its very deep, I would need electrocautery laser to remove it. However, thats going to leave white scarring and and its going to cost 500$. Do you think I should go with electrocautery or have it removed surgically? And what would be the less scarring?

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June 2, 2013

Answer: Dark Brown or Black Pigmented Birthmark removal

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Answer: Dark Brown or Black Pigmented Birthmark removal

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Answer: This can be lightened by doing Yag Laser treatments

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September 20, 2012

Answer: Mole removal

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September 20, 2012

Answer: Mole removal

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October 30, 2011

Answer: Nevus removal

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October 30, 2011

Answer: Nevus removal

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November 27, 2017

Answer: A: Birthmark

November 27, 2017

Answer: A: Birthmark