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Birthmark excision process and cost?

Anonymous2774416Jul 26, 2016
I have this birthmark on my forehead and I hate it. I hate myself because of the way I look and it holds me back. Nobody gets it. I was bullied because of it and I get looks and fingers pointed at me. I've been begging my mom for years about getting it removed and she doesn't do anything. I've looked into various options and I just want it gone so I want the surgery. What would the process be and around how much would it cost?

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