Skin Biopsies in santa monica

Our process begins with a one-on-one consultation led by one of our Younique providers. We review your concerns, the purpose of your biopsy, and your medical history. If your provider determines a skin biopsy in Santa Monica is the next best step, we will schedule your session as soon as possible.

Your Younique provider begins by cleansing the treatment area. After choosing the best technique for your biopsy, your provider will administer a local anesthetic, such as a topical cream or injection, to the area. When the anesthetic takes effect, your provider will take a tissue sample for the lab to process. Depending on the biopsy technique your provider uses, you may require stitches.

Once we send your biopsy sample to a qualified medical lab for testing, results may take up to 2 weeks to come back.

If you received self-dissolving stitches for your biopsy, they should start dissolve and fall out within 1 to 2 weeks.  We can also set a follow-up to remove the stitches manually, if needed.

Once we receive your lab results, your Younique provider can get started on a treatment plan. If the results call for more serious action, we recommend consulting with your medical provider on your next steps.