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Mole before and after. Any suggestions? (photos)

maryrom_00Nov 22, 2015
This how my mole looks after it was shaved. I'm not happy for the fact that is a little raised. I've been taking care of it very well, she asked I use silicone scar sheets. It has been raised since it was shaved off. I am not sure if she did a good job. It has been about a month I will consult this with her when I see her. She said surgery would leave a bad scarring and shaving it off would be my best choice. Any comments?

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Dr. Dustin Wilkes, DO
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Answered on Nov 29, 2015
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Dr. Michael A. Greenberg, MD
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