What started as a small, hardly-noticeable bump on my eyelid 2-3 years ago has slowly grown into a full-fledged eyelid mole. Obviously, I am simply looking for the best/safest way to remove this mole and improve my appearance. Some general questions / concerns: - Would I be risking my vision with this kind of operation? - Would there be any major scarring? - Would my eyelashes be expected to go back to normal "alignment"? (See pictures below) - How much would a procedure like this cost?
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Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal -- SEE AN EXPERT Dermatologic Surgeon
In general I do not use laser for moles such as this. Laser is unlikely to remove the mole completely and can leave scarring. Surgical excision accomplishes complete removal of the mole and allows for the mole to be examined under the microscope. Surgical excision will of course leave a sc...
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