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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The "difference" = a laser is usualy a much more expensive cautery allowing some to "hook" more gullible patients to come in and charging them more.
The BEST way to remove a "mole" is with a scalpel and having it examined microscopically by a trained pathologist...
Sorry to hear you have assymetry and that it is bothering you. Unfortunately your picture doesn't show much assymetry, but I realize that sometimes these things can affect the person, even though others don't notice it. Depending on what the assymetry looks like, you could...
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...
