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Second Laser Mole Removal Needed?
I recently had a slightly raised pinpoint-size mole on my face. I had it lasered at a cosmetic center. A black scab formed and fell off, now it has left behind a reddish brown mark that is bigger (but now flatter) than my original mole. Is this something that requires a second laser treatment, or is it due to scarring?
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molesonface
in Union City, CA
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Lasers for moles
The scar from type of laser "ablation" that you have is typical for this procedure. It sounds so small that it would be better to just have it directly excised and closed. A board certified plastic surgeon can easily accomplish this with minimal apparent scarring. Also, when a "mole" is ablated by laser there is no tissue to look at under the microscope to rule out a skin cancer. If you visited a physician who does not do surgery, yet has a laser, then that is all...
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