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A member asked:
I got a mole removed about a month ago and it is now starting to grow back. it was benign when checked. is this cause for concern?
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Cosmetic: IF the lesion was benign, the major concern is cosmetic. See surgeon who may take a bit more off.
Answered 4/17/2015
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