There are five main types of skin biopsies. Dr. Alexis will advise which method is required depending on the type of lesion and discuss this with you before any procedure.

1. A shave biopsy uses a blade or scalpel to remove a thin layer of skin.
2. A punch biopsy is used if a deeper sample of skin is required and stitches are required.
3. A snip biopsy involves the use of sharp surgical scissors to remove a hanging growth.
4. A curette biopsy involves the use of a spoon-shaped tool with a sharp edge, called a curette, to scrape a skin growth.
5. An excisional biopsy is the deepest type of biopsy. Performed with a scalpel, the whole visible growth is removed and stitches are required.

There are five main types of skin biopsies. Dr. Alexis will advise which method is required depending on the type of lesion and discuss this with you before any procedure.

1. A shave biopsy uses a blade or scalpel to remove a thin layer of skin.
2. A punch biopsy is used if a deeper sample of skin is required and stitches are required.
3. A snip biopsy involves the use of sharp surgical scissors to remove a hanging growth.
4. A curette biopsy involves the use of a spoon-shaped tool with a sharp edge, called a curette, to scrape a skin growth.
5. An excisional biopsy is the deepest type of biopsy. Performed with a scalpel, the whole visible growth is removed and stitches are required.

There are five main types of skin biopsies. Dr. Alexis will advise which method is required depending on the type of lesion and discuss this with you before any procedure.

1. A shave biopsy uses a blade or scalpel to remove a thin layer of skin.
2. A punch biopsy is used if a deeper sample of skin is required and stitches are required.
3. A snip biopsy involves the use of sharp surgical scissors to remove a hanging growth.
4. A curette biopsy involves the use of a spoon-shaped tool with a sharp edge, called a curette, to scrape a skin growth.
5. An excisional biopsy is the deepest type of biopsy. Performed with a scalpel, the whole visible growth is removed and stitches are required.