Mole not fully removed?

Question

I had two moles removed from my face and now that they are fully healed I notice one was not removed all the way. It was a shave excision and a bit of the edge of the mole is still there. Can I go back and have them fully remove it without having to pay again? Since it wasn’t fully removed to begin with?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Anne-Sophie Lessard, MD · Answer

Hello! In my practice, if you pay to have a mole removed, I guarantee that the mole is fully removed and that you healed fully and beautifully :) I hope that helps!

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