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How Painful is Mole Removal by Electrocautery Without Any Anesthesia?

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I'm considering having a mole removed near my eye using the electrocautery method. The doctor informed me that since the mole is close to my eye, he will not use an anesthetic. Can someone tell me how painful this is likely to be? Thanks.

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