I went to see a dermatoligist about a mole on my nose and was told that in removing this mole i will be left with a scar because i will require stitches.
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Answer: Hyfercation is a non surgical way to remove moles for less scarring
In general, a raised mole on the cheek could be shaved off to produce the least amount of scarring. It is possible that some pigment could remain though. Excising the mole would remove it completely, but would require sutures to close the wound. I would recommend shaving the...
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 o...
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 o...