Is this a shave or hole punch?

Forums General Melanoma Community Is this a shave or hole punch?

  • Post
    Jazzycat1126
    Participant
      I didnt ask what type of biopsy they did…but now I am nervous! Can you tell by the incision what type they did?
    Viewing 1 reply thread
    • Replies
        Julie in SoCal
        Participant

          Looks like a punch to me.

          Juile

          jennunicorn
          Participant

            That is a very small picture, but punch biopsies almost always have a stitch in it to close it. Every one I have ever had was stitched closed. Shaves are more of an open wound that looks like a scoop was taken out of your skin. 

             

        Viewing 1 reply thread
        • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
        About the MRF Patient Forum

        The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

        The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

        Popular Topics