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Fraxel Laser for Mole Removal Scar ?

cubedrubeSep 10, 2009
I have a mole on my cheek about 3.3 mm in diameter and maybe raised 1-2mm(?) -- quite flat, anyway. I want to get it surgically removed and have spoken to a plastic surgeon about it and know there will be some scarring. I plan to have Fraxel Laser and would like to know how long after the removal would I have to wait to have it, and if it will actually do anything for the scarring. Thanks!

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Dr. William Groff, DO
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Dr. William Groff, DO
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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Dr. Timothy G. Rodgers, MD, FAAD
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