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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: mole removal?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Weberanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Removal of a nevus: Mole removal involves excision of a nevus. This could involve either shaving off a raised skin lesion or cutting out a flat skin lesion. This can be done either for cosmetic reasons (unsightly mole) or to rule out skin cancer. I hope this information is helpful.
Stephen weber, M.D., f.A.C.S.
Lone tree facial plastic surgeon.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Macdonaldanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Elimination - any: This refers to removal of a mole via any means: direct excision, laser, liquid nitrogen or other.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 9, 2013
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