Mole Removal - Scraping Method?

December 14, 2010
Asked By:jess 665 in London, H9

I have a slightly raised mole the size of a pencil rubber on my cheek. It is not cancerous, but I wanted it removed. The doctor said she could remove it by the scraping method, but I am worried it is not raised enough to do this, and may grow back or leave a scar worse than the mole. When I rub my fingers over my cheek I can barely feel it is there, and I had always considered it rather flat, until the doctor said it was slightly raised. I would appreciate some advice on this. Thanks.

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December 17, 2010

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December 16, 2010

Answer: Scalpel "Sculpting" Is An Excellent Method for Stitchles Removal of Moles

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Answer: Scalpel "Sculpting" Is An Excellent Method for Stitchles Removal of Moles

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December 16, 2010

Answer: Scraping and Shaving Moles

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Answer: Scraping and Shaving Moles

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December 15, 2010

Answer: Moles should not be removed by a scraping method

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