I recently saw consultant after a couple of years of small patches appearing on my nose tip and bridge which bleed occasionally and always spontaneously without being touched. He wants to do biopsy and this appt has come through much more quickly than I expected as in 10 days time which is fantastic service on the NHS but has freaked me out a bit. What can I expect in terms of the procedure, pain and scarring. I really do need to run with this having seen family members have much more extensive surgery as a result of leaving lesions to grow but I have had a wobble and beginning to wonder if I should have waited a bit longer. All advice welcome - and thank you.
Hi, I had a biopsy for BCC on my scalp a few months ago which is obviously different to having it on your face. My biopsy was done in a nurse led unit and took hardly any time at all. They injected my scalp with local anaesthetic (it stung but wasn't too bad) and I didnt feel a thing. I had no pain afterwards either but had to see nurse at nearest treatment centre every week to have wounds checked and dressing changed. I think you've done the right thing in getting it seen to, you sound as if your panicking which I understand. If I can help you in any way let me know.
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