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Mole removal done 6 months ago and now have indented scar with mole growing back, what can be done? (photos)

June 5, 2017
Asked By:bananasavanna1107 in Austin, TX

I had shave removal done on a mole on my face and it was about the size of a pea. I now have a scar and a little bit of an indent with the mole growing back in the center. It looks disgusting. What can be done to fix the issue?

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Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal and Scar Improvement--lasers, radiowave, shave, microneedling/prp, subcision

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