How to make a mole smaller? (Photo)

November 19, 2016
Asked By:amelia.lcd in Belmont, MA

I have had a mole on the left side of my face for as long as I can remember, and I have had it checked out many times and it is not malignant. For cosmetic and self-confidence purposes, I was wondering if there was any way to decrease the size of my mole, as I enjoy having one but would prefer it to be smaller.

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Answers (3)

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October 31, 2023

Answer: Hyfrecation can make moles lighter and smaller

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 31, 2023

Answer: Hyfrecation can make moles lighter and smaller

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2016

Answer: Remove it, don't reduce it

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
November 27, 2016

Answer: Remove it, don't reduce it

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
November 21, 2016

Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Improvement

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 21, 2016

Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Improvement

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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