Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to skin biopsies:

1. Why are you recommending that I undergo a biopsy?
   
   
2. What type of biopsy will I have?
   
   
3. How much tissue will you be collecting from me?
   
   
4. Can my biopsy be completed as an outpatient procedure?
   
   
5. Will I experience any pain during the procedure? What about after?
   
   
6. Will I require stitches?
   
   
7. Are there any risks associated with the test? What complications may I develop?
   
   
8. How should I prepare for the biopsy?
   
   
9. How long will I have to wait for the results of the biopsy? Who will explain them to me?
   
   
10. Will the biopsy leave me with a scar?
    
    
11. How should I care for the wound left after the biopsy?