Post-Operative Instructions : Skin Biopsy

Skin Biopsy | Clarksville, TN

Post-Skin Biopsy Instructions, Cumberland Surgical Arts and Associates, PLLC

Pain – You may have some discomfort as your surgery site is healing. If you have been given a pain medication prescription, take this medicine only as directed. You may alternate with ibuprofen if needed.
Bleeding – If you experience any bleeding from the surgical site, apply firm pressure for 15 minutes. Please call your doctor if this does not stop the bleeding.
Infection – Biopsy infections are rare. If you have been given a prescription for antibiotics, take them as directed until they are gone. Keeping that area clean (see biopsy care) will decrease the risk of infection. You should call your doctor if you detect any new swelling or drainage from your site.
Stitches (sutures) – Stitches have been placed to keep the skin edges together as the area heals. In some cases, you will have stitches that will dissolve. In most cases, stitches will have to be removed. If necessary, your stitches will be removed five to seven days after they have been placed.

Cleaning Your Surgical Site

Soap and water - Two times per day, gently wash your site with a mild soap rinse and pat dry with a fresh towel.
Peroxide – Your biopsy site may develop a crust. Two (2) times per day, gently cleanse areas of crusting with peroxide and a Q-tip. Crusts will bubble off. DO NOT PICK CRUSTS OFF as this may delay healing and leave a deeper and more noticeable scar.
Antibiotic Ointment – For the first week, after you clean the site, apply a thin coat of ointment to the surgical site. This will provide a more favorable condition after 24 hours and help the stitches to dissolve.
Showering – You may shower after 24 hours. Avoid direct water spray on the site for the first few days as this may be painful and may cause the wound to open.

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Karla F. | Jul 2025

"I am rewriting this review and it went from 5 star to 1 star. After receiving a biopsy I was asked to pay for the biopsy up front and I did and after that I submitted the claim to my health insurance and they paid for the biopsy but Cumberland Dental refused to pay me my money back. After 4 calls to their office they stated they would audit my account and I still have not received my no money and the insurance company stated they have never received a bill. Dr Lee done a great job but his staff is terrible. I will not go back here."

Randy H. | Jul 2025

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Alexandria L. | Jul 2025

"Dr. Lee was so kind and very professional he explained everything to us. His nurses are so sweet and professional.. we will not go anywhere else."

Leilani K. | Jul 2025

"Dr. Lee and all his assistants took great care of me during my procedure. He really helped put my anxiety at ease and helped me get through everything. I would like to especially mention Destiny, she really helped calm my nerves and is a very genuinely kind person."

James B. | Jun 2025

"Dr. Lee and Auttie were amazing"

John P. | Jun 2025