Dr Pakeeza Salman
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
General practice
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
Skin biopsies and minor excisions in Warwick QLD. Biopsies and excisions,in our treatment room.
Shave, punch and excisional biopsies, and removal of cysts and lumps, under local anaesthetic on Albion Street. The consult is bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Procedures attract a fee.
Local anaesthetic
Bulk billed consults for eligible patients
Types of skin biopsy.
Choose a type to see what is involved. Your GP will recommend the right one for the spot.
Shave biopsy
The top layers of a raised spot are shaved off with a fine blade under local anaesthetic. No stitches are usually needed.
What it involves
- Quick, often a few minutes
- Heals over one to two weeks
Things to know
- A small flat mark may remain
Billing: Procedures attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
Punch biopsy
A small circular tool removes a core of skin, usually 2 to 6 mm across. One or two stitches may be used.
What it involves
- Gives a full-thickness sample
- Stitches out in 5 to 14 days
Things to know
- A small scar is likely
Billing: Procedures attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
Excisional biopsy
The whole spot is removed with a margin of normal skin and the wound is closed with stitches. It both diagnoses and treats many lesions.
What it involves
- Tissue sent to pathology
- Often the only treatment needed
Things to know
- Larger wounds take longer to heal
Billing: Procedures attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
Minor excision
Benign lumps such as cysts or lipomas can sometimes be removed in the clinic under local anaesthetic.
What it involves
- Your GP will check suitability first
Things to know
- Removal for cosmetic reasons is not covered by Medicare
Billing: Procedures attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
On the day of your procedure.
Results
Samples go to pathology, and results usually take about a week. Your GP will discuss them with you and any next steps.
Tell your GP about blood thinners, allergies and any medical conditions. Eat as normal.
A small injection numbs the area. You may feel a brief sting, then pressure rather than pain.
Most biopsies and minor excisions take 10 to 30 minutes in our treatment room.
You go home with a dressing, aftercare instructions and a follow-up for results or stitch removal.
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Book online with HotDoc in under a minute, any time, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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The type of biopsy depends on the size, location and appearance of the spot, and what your GP needs to know.
Scars usually fade over 12 to 18 months. Sun protection on healing skin helps.
Some lesions, such as those on the face or larger spots, may be better treated by a dermatologist or surgeon.
Tell your GP about blood thinners and supplements such as fish oil. Do not stop them without advice.
Your GP receives the pathology report and discusses it with you, including any further treatment.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- Your GP has suggested a biopsy
- A spot is changing and needs a closer look
- You have a lump or cyst you would like removed
- You need stitches removed after a procedure
- You have questions about a pathology result
- A wound from a procedure looks red or sore
Book your appointment
Book a skin consult.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
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Please call reception on (07) 4527 1070 to check which GP is best placed for skin biopsies and minor excisions before you book.
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What it costs.
The consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Biopsies and excisions attract a procedure fee, confirmed before your appointment.
Biopsy questions, answered.
Local anaesthetic numbs the area. Most people feel a brief sting from the injection, then pressure.
Usually about a week. Your GP will discuss the result at a follow-up appointment.
Most biopsies leave a small scar that fades over time. Your GP will explain what to expect for the site.
The consult is bulk billed for eligible patients. Biopsies and excisions attract a procedure fee.
Do not stop any medicine without advice. Tell your GP, who will plan the procedure safely.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000.
Answers about your skin, sooner.
Book online in a minute, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070. GP consults are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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