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Cosmetic mole removal for a reasonable price? (photo)

2323MMay 5, 2016
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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