California Biopsy Services
Conveniently located to serve Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties, with office based in Paramount.
What is a Biopsy?
A biopsy is a simple medical procedure where a small sample of skin or tissue is taken to be examined under a microscope. It helps find out what is causing a skin change or wound.
Understanding Biopsies: A Simple Guide
Why is it performed?
Biopsies are done to check for conditions like skin cancer, infections, or other skin problems. It gives the provider important information to make the right diagnosis and plan treatment.
What the procedure entails?
- Shave biopsy: removes a thin layer of skin.
- Punch biopsy: removes a small, round piece of skin.
- Excisional biopsy: removes a larger area of skin or tissue.
What the provider will look at before performing a biopsy?
The sample is sent to a certified laboratory where a pathologist looks at it under a microscope.
Types of biopsies performed
Most biopsy results are ready within 3–7 business days. Your provider will review the results with you.
Where the specimen sent?
If the biopsy shows certain types of skin cancer, you may be referred to a Mohs surgeon for precise removal and treatment.
How long it takes to get results
Most people heal within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the type and size of the biopsy.
If Mohs surgery is required?
If the biopsy shows certain types of skin cancer, you may be referred to a Mohs surgeon for precise removal and treatment.
Recovery time?
Most people heal within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the type and size of the biopsy.
Who performs biopsies?
Licensed nurse practitioners or wound care specialists trained in biopsy techniques perform the procedure
Where Family and Wound Care Solutions offers biopsies?
We provide biopsy services at our Paramount clinic, in partnership facilities, and through mobile home visits across California.
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About Family and Wound Care Solutions Inc.
At Family and Wound Care Solutions Inc., our mission is to provide affordable and quality medical services to all patients, regardless of their background or financial status.
Healing Families, One Wound at a Time
Healing Families, One Wound at a Time
Edith Lakser
Both Noemi and Maria were professional and caring… a pain free treatment. Thank you!!
Loretta Marquez
Dr. Michael Gitter is the most compassionate and caring doctor I’ve ever come in contact with… one wound completely closed, the other getting smaller.
Marcus Brown
After only a few UltraMIST treatments, my wounds are healing up fast and I’d say the swelling in my legs has gone down about 75%. And guess what’s the best part: zero pain.
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