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Will a punch biopsy with sutures leave any scarring?
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Usually small scar: It really depends on how large a biopsy is taken. The smaller the punch the smaller the scar. Most punch biopsies will heal well but sometimes they will heal better if they are sutured close.
Answered 7/5/2012
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