Skin Biopsy Doctor in Santa Monica
A skin biopsy is a minor surgical procedure that removes a sample of skin in order to examine it under the microscope. Skin biopsies are sometimes performed to rule out cancer, but the majority of biopsies are performed to diagnose benign skin conditions such as lipomas, cysts, moles, sunspots, and skin allergies.
The surgeons at Kare Plastic Surgery use refined plastic surgery principles to biopsy and diagnose skin problems, including skin cancer and moles. It is probably best to have an experienced plastic surgeon biopsy the skin in order to minimize the chance of scarring. Whether you have a cosmetic mole or want to diagnose a growth that you think may be skin cancer, the top biopsy doctors are available in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills to biopsy a skin growth and send it off for microscopic examination.
A skin biopsy is a short, outpatient procedure that often requires very little pre-procedural planning on the part of the patient. Once the area is sterilized and cleaned, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian will perform one of several biopsy techniques to sample the skin growth. The entire procedure is performed under local anesthesia and requires very little downtime.
Skin biopsies performed at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica include shave excision, surgical excision, and punch biopsy. Our top Santa Monica plastic surgeon can help you find the right option for you.