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Is re-excision of severely atypical moles TRULY necessary?

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I had a shave biopsy done on a small mole on my shoulder which came back severely atypical, and they are recommending re-excision. I really do not want to have this surgery due to the scar it will leave on my shoulder. My mom actually had a mole in the same exact spot last year and regrets having it re-excised due to the visible scar. I'm 28. Is monitoring a reasonable treatment option?

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