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Mole Regrew Twice After Shaving Technique?

PeachesMagnumSep 26, 2013
I have a mole half an inch under the inner corner of my eye that has been shaved off twice but has regrown and repigmented. I would still like to get it removed. What method(s) do you suggest that could do the job with minimal scarring?

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