What is the Possibility of a Shaved Mole to Reoccur?

June 4, 2012
Asked By:Alex_bg

One month ago I had a pretty big mole shaved off my face, about 0.4-0.5 inches. It was protrude one and it healed really well - almost no visible scar. The doctor told me that there is a little possibility of regrowing of the original mole. Does that mean that there is possibility even after 5 or 10 years for the mole to reappear again?

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January 17, 2013

Answer: Mole removal

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August 1, 2012

Answer: Moles can regrow after a shave excision

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August 1, 2012

Answer: Moles can regrow after a shave excision

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June 6, 2012

Answer: Likelihood of recurrence of a shaved mole

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Answer: Likelihood of recurrence of a shaved mole

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