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About 9 weeks ago I got moles removed via electrocautery on my chest from an aesthetician? (Photo)

Strong17May 24, 2016
They are now raised, look/feel like they are filled with dark blood, smooth and shiny and have not seen any progress in about a month. It is different than how a normal cut would've healed. I'm a teen and workout and I followed her at-home instructions precisely. I need them gone asap, what should I do? This abnormal? How long can it take to disappear and what can I do to speed up the process? should I see a new doctor, dermatologist or aesthetician? what is this scar/lesion even called? Thanks

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