06/27/2024
So many of you have had questions about how we perform biopsies. Dr. Barlow advocates for sending any questionable moles to pathology for examination. In order to do so, we can not simply freeze off a mole. Freezing off the mole would destroy the specimen, making it impossible for pathology to determine whether the tissue is benign or cancerous.
Our approach involves administering lidocaine to numb the biopsy site, followed by carefully shaving off the surface of the lesion. This specimen is then preserved in a specimen jar and sent to pathology for thorough analysis. This method ensures a definitive assessment of whether the lesion poses a health concern to the patient or not.
Performing a biopsy on a mole takes less than a minute. If you have any questionable moles you are unsure about, stop on in for a 15 min skin check and if needed a quick biopsy. We are happy to give you reassurance with your moles and help you watch out for skin cancer.
Call us at 385-333-3376 to schedule an appointment.
You can also visit our website at Desderm.com and schedule an appointment online.
