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Mole Removal - Cheap As Possible?

NuclearBroomJul 28, 2010
I have a 5mm mole on my cheek, it is mostly flat maybe a half millimeter raised or three fourths of a millimeter raised. I read that the initial appointment costs around 70-90 dollars is there a way how to skip that step, and can i request that the mole isnt sent to pathology to avoid payment, im paying this out of my pocket since im a teenager. Is shaving my best option, and how much will shaving cost? Thank you for answering my questions

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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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Answered on Sep 9, 2012
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Nov 13, 2011
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