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My birthmark may (or may not) have health risks. if i get it removed by a doctor before i get a health risk, will i be fine?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Yes: Should be good if there are no complications from the removal process.Some birthmarks can change in a bad way, so preventative can be good thing, before problems do occur.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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A member asked:

My birthmark may (or may not) have health risks. if i get it removed by a doctor before i get a health risk, will i be fine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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