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Clear mole on upper lip line removal, is shaving it off scar? (Photo)

catlover90Apr 29, 2017
i saw a Dermatologist PA-C that told me he can shave it off. Will the scar be less noticeable than the mole itself? Its pretty small, I'm worried about a depressed scar. Thanks

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