Originally posted by renorenal:
For your interest, here are some of the information, and
the typical 3 types of biopsies in relation to
invasiveness...
There are several methods for performing skin biopsies. Choice of
techniques is determined by several factors, including the
location, size, and type of lesion to be biopsied. All methods
should include local injection or topical application of an
anesthetic.
The least invasive technique, the [b]shave biopsy,
involves the removal of superficial levels of skin.
Punch biopsies are most often used for deeper skin
lesions. A small cylinder of skin is removed with a sharp, hollow
instrument.
In an excisional biopsy, the entire clinical
lesion is removed. A local anesthetic is injected. Then the entire
lump, spot, or sore is removed, going as deep as necessary to get
the entire area. If a large area is biopsied, a skin graft or flap
of normal skin may be used to replace it.
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thx alot 
then prob the one i saw was by shave bah
