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Best way to remove flat moles/freckles on face/lips?

guntherddrDec 12, 2023
What is the best way to remove flat moles and/or freckles on the face (non cancerous, checked) and lips? Is there a different preferred method for freckles vs flat moles, face skin vs lip skin? I’ve been recommended CO2 laser by my derm but am scared of scarring as I have light skin. I’ve also heard about cryotherapy and taking them out by scalpel? Are there other better methods?

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