Skin biopsies — quick, accurate diagnosis for moles, growths, and changing spots.
Have a mole or spot that’s new, changing, or won’t heal?
Do you have a skin lesion or mole that you’d like to make sure is harmless? If so, it’s a good idea to get a skin biopsy at ZENA Medical. With a skin biopsy, Dr. Zenovia Gabriel can rule out or diagnose certain skin conditions and diseases. A skin biopsy can give you some much-needed peace of mind and ensure your skin is in optimal health.
A biopsy is a fairly simple procedure. Dr. Zenovia will begin by applying a bit of numbing medicine to the area of concern. Once you are completely numb, she will use a special tool called a dermablade to gently scrape off the first layer of cells.
This first layer of cells will then be closely examined under a microscope and our office will reach out to you as soon as we know the results. It’s important to note that this procedure does cause a small scar that will gradually fade.
You may be a good candidate for a biopsy:
A typical biopsy takes about 15 minutes to complete.
After your biopsy, Dr. Zenovia will encourage you to keep a bandage over the biopsy site until the next day. If you experience bleeding, be sure to apply directly to the wound for 10 to 20 minutes and call our office if it persists.
You’ll need to be extra careful so you don’t bump the biopsy site area or perform any activities that may stretch the skin. While healing may take several weeks, it’s usually completed within two months.
A skin biopsy is a quick, in-office procedure in which a small sample of skin is removed and examined under a microscope. It’s the most accurate way to diagnose skin cancers, unusual moles, rashes, and other skin conditions.
Your dermatologist may recommend a biopsy for a changing or suspicious mole, a spot that won’t heal, a new or unusual growth, or a persistent rash. Identifying exactly what a lesion is allows for the right treatment — and early detection of skin cancer greatly improves outcomes.
The area is numbed, the sample is taken in minutes, and results are reviewed with you once pathology is complete. At ZENA Medical in Newport Beach, biopsies are performed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Zena Gabriel for accurate diagnosis and peace of mind. Schedule a skin check if you have a spot of concern.
A quick sampling of skin examined under a microscope to diagnose a spot.
For a changing mole, a spot that won’t heal, or a new or unusual growth.
The area is numbed and the sample takes only minutes.
