Would it be possible to remove a flat mole on the nose? I've had one my whole life and I never grew fond of it. I was considering laser mole removal but wasn't sure it was worth the risk or cost. If not, are there any alternatives?
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Flat Moles Can Be Removed Without Stitches By Scalpel Sculpting Followed By Dermaplaning
When a shave removal is performed, there is a 10% chance of the mole regrowing (raising up again). It can be shaved another time, or an excision could be performed. However, that leaves a line shaped scar which is more apparent than a shave removal scar. Most people opt for the...
Cancer in a mole in an 8 year old would be excessively uncommon. However, if your dermatologist was at all worried about the edges or color, then it's good it was removed and sent into a lab. Wait for the pathology report and go from there. If your daughter is already prone to freckles and...
A mole removal done by a shave excision is the most common way this is done. The area is numbed with a tiny bit of lidocaine. You will feel a tiny pin prick, and then nothing else. The mole is then shaved off with a small instrument. If necessary, the piece is then sent to a lab for review. If...