Skin lesion biopsies are extremely safe procedures as evidenced by the fact that they are usually performed outpatient in Dr. Bucay’s office and are completed in just a few minutes. In rare cases, skin biopsies may result in excessive bleeding, bruising, scarring, infection or allergic reactions. The vast majority of skin lesion biopsies, however, do not lead to any aftereffects.
Dr. Vivian Bucay and her staff will prepare you for what to expect with your biopsy and its results when they come in. This is an outpatient procedure so you will be free to go about your day when your procedure is completed.