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How come people with large moles on their face not get rid of them?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Difficult: Many moles cannot be removed from the face without causing significant scarring which makes look worse than the moles.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2014

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A member asked:

How come people with large moles on their face not get rid of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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