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Is it possible to shrink and flatten a raised mole?

pamcruz215Jan 17, 2016
I have this mole above my lips, it didn't exist before, but now its growing in size. I like having that mole on my face but the fact that its growing and raised really bugs me. If its possible to shrink it and flatten it, that would be wonderful!

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