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A member asked:

Can a gynecologist remove a mole from your breast? i am having one removed and am wondering what the procedure entails?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: A GYN doctor can remove moles from the breast. Some do, some don't. Moles can be removed as an office procedure. It requires local anesthesia and probably one or two stitches depending on the size of the mole.

Answered 8/9/2014

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