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Is mole removal safe?

2015-10-17 19:08:04
I'm a 18 year old guy and I have this medium sized mole on my left cheek. It's a little bit protruding, but not much. I can shave over the mole quite easily. But I want to remove it. Is it a safe process? How am I supposed to proceed?
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hey , Removal with simple shaving without stitches, Removal by excision with stitches , don't do it on your own it may lead to lead to scarring and infection ,consult surgeon it s done under local anesthetia

Answered2015-10-19 04:40:27

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