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First, I would recommend that you have the lesion examined by a physician, preferably a dermatologist. If the lesion is concerning enough, it will be biopsied and sent to a lab for microscopic analysis. This would be covered by insurance if it requires testing. If this is being done only for cosmetic purposes, then the cost would be approximately $300-$400 assuming it is a small lesion. Larger lesions would naturally be more costly. But do have it examined if you are concerned at all about it.
With out an examination and determining the exact diagnosis and the size and type of excision one can not give an advise. See a plastic surgeon for that.. Cost is important, but a proper diagnosis and discussion of the plan of treatment and risks are important to understand.
The cost of a single mole removal is usually a few hundred dollars, at most. But it's important to get an evaluation of any site that is growing or changing in any way for proper diagnosis and assessment."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
It is best NOT to let removal sites scab as this is what forms scars or divets. While not all mole removal sites need to be sutured, and it appears your site was shaved off so it wouldn't have needed suturing, it is imperative to keep these sites cleaned and well gooped up. I recommend keeping...
Although removing moles by any method from the face is likely to leave a small scar, scalpel sculpting, which involves no deep cutting or stitches has, in my experience, proven quite successful for achieving gratifying aesthetic results while leaving little, or often barely perceptible, scars...
I frequently remove moles on the eyebrow using an elliptical shaped excision with a layered suture closure using both dissolving and non-dissolving sutures. The resulting thin, linear scar is hidden within the hairs and there should not be a bald spot.