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

April 29, 2017
Asked By:catlover90 in Chicago, IL

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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