The lesion is scraped off. A graze like area remains which scabs up and takes 1 to 2 weeks to heal (6 weeks on the lower legs). Stitches are not used. A pale patch resembling the outline of the lesion usually remains.
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Shave biopsy
During the biopsy, the surface of a lesion is shaved off. The roots of the lesion are not removed. The skin will heal from underneath always. Stitches are not used in this procedure. You will have a pale circular scar which is usually flat and the same outline as the base of the lesion that has been removed.
Incisional biopsy
A small eye-shaped piece of skin is removed. Stitches are used to close the area and you will have a small scar. The typical scar is a straight line that is around 1 to 5 millimetres depending on the size of the biopsy that is needed.
Punch biopsy
During this procedure, a small round bladed instrument is used to remove a round core of tissue ranging from 3 to 8 millimetres in diameter. A stitch or 2 may be used however, sometimes stitches are not used. You may have a small scar which appears as a 3 to 8-millimetre fine line which may heal as a circular indentation or puckering.
Surgery (local anaesthetic)
If your consultant recommends a minor procedure under local anaesthetic, this is done at our day surgery unit within the clinic. They type of procedure depends on the size and spread of the cancer. Pre-surgery If your consultant suggests and you decide to proceed to surgery (under local anaesthetic) you will be asked to sign a consent form. You will have an opportunity to ask your consultant any questions about the procedure, risks involved and any other query. After you sign the consent form, our nurse will accompany you and will show you to the changing area and prepare you for theatre. Types of surgery During your appointment prior to […]
