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How much does mole removal cost? (Photo)

buster37Aug 4, 2015
i have a mole on my forehead and I had it removed a few years ago, but it came back. I absolutely hate it and want it gone before my wedding. Where would I go to get it removed and how much is it? And does insurance cover it?

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Dustin Wilkes, DO

It is common for scars to look pink or red, especially within the first few months of surgery.  Any irritation, including clothes rubbing on the area during a workout could make the scar appear more red or purple.  The redness of the scar can sometimes be improved with laser.  If...

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Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC

You are likely cleaning it well with the peroxide but it might be a good idea to get a topical antibiotic to treat the infection and maybe swab to see if any bacteria is growing on it. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up a follow up appointment with your dermatologist.

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In these areas, in my opinion, a shave biopsy is usually the only way to go to have a mole checked for cancer. It is easy to do and typically leaves a minimal scar as the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. If the biopsy results show it to be cancerous or...

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