Is this mole one to be concerned about? (Photo)

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I’m Persian with Olive skin, so maybe naively assumed I can’t have melanoma. I have this mole on my back (my mom had a similar one, and I have several moles on my body), and it has definitely grown through the years. Does this look like something I should be worried about? I’m scheduling a removal.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

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