I am looking to have a mole removed from my chin/jawline area. I can not spend $300-$400 which is what the top surgeons in my area are charging for this procedure. The mole is small in diameter but its sticks out quite far. Please let me know if this can be done for a reasonable price by someone who has experience with facial surgery?
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May 9, 2016
Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal -- SEE AN EXPERT Dermatologic Surgeon
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Wounds on the feet tend to heal much slower than wounds on other areas of the body, especially if there is friction across the wound. I recommend having your doctor look at the wound to make sure it is not infected. Also, elevate the foot above the heart wh...
Melan-A is a protein found in melanocytes (pigment producing cells) as well as a few other cell types (which aren't in the skin). It will be found in normal melanocytes that you'd see in completely normal moles and it will be found in most, but not all melanomas. Antibodies to Melan-A are u...
