I have a small dark brown beauty mark on my upper lip.I have had it almost my whole life and I'm not sure if it is cancerous or not.It has never changed sizes or colors but it is a little hairy.
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August 12, 2015
Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Usually patients in my practice are advised to keep the wound dry for 72 hours before removing the dressing and showering. It wouldn't be advisable to swim or sit in a spa due to the risk of infection. You should seek the advise of your doctor for their instructions based on your...
Dear natureluver (me, too, by the way):I don't know what others in my area charge but we charge $200 for a shave removal of a benign nevus (and it sounds like that is what you would need) and $500 for an excision with two layers of sutures.Look for a board-certified dermatologist with some years...
Any mole which changes or suddenly appears needs to be evaluated. Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists will recommend an excisional biopsy of the lesion so that it can be sent for pathology.
