Biopsy Los Angeles County
Conveniently located to serve Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties, with offices based in Pasadena and Paramount.
What is a Biopsy?
A biopsy is a simple medical procedure where a small sample of skin or tissue is taken to be examined under a microscope. It helps find out what is causing a skin change or wound.
Understanding Biopsies: A Simple Guide
Why is it performed?
Biopsies are done to check for conditions like skin cancer, infections, or other skin problems. It gives the provider important information to make the right diagnosis and plan treatment.
What the procedure entails?
- The area is cleaned.
- Local anesthesia (numbing medicine) is applied.
- A small piece of tissue is removed.
- The area is covered with a bandage.
The whole process usually takes less than 20 minutes.
What the provider will look at before performing a biopsy?
- The size, shape, and color of the skin area.
- Any changes over time.
- Patient’s medical history.
- Risks and benefits of the procedure.
Types of biopsies performed
- Shave biopsy: removes a thin layer of skin.
- Punch biopsy: removes a small, round piece of skin.
- Excisional biopsy: removes a larger area of skin or tissue.
Where the specimen sent?
The sample is sent to a certified laboratory where a pathologist looks at it under a microscope.
How long it takes to get results
Most biopsy results are ready within 3–7 business days. Your provider will review the results with you.
If Mohs surgery is required?
If the biopsy shows certain types of skin cancer, you may be referred to a Mohs surgeon for precise removal and treatment.
Recovery time?
Most people heal within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the type and size of the biopsy.
Who performs biopsies?
Licensed nurse practitioners or wound care specialists trained in biopsy techniques perform the procedure
Where Family and Wound Care Solutions offers biopsies?
We provide biopsy services at our Pasadena and Paramount clinics, in partnership facilities, and through mobile home visits across California.
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At Family and Wound Care Solutions Inc., our mission is to provide affordable and quality medical services to all patients, regardless of their background or financial status.