Does biopsy procedure to determine subungual melanoma is painful? i heard it involve lifting up my nail? and how much it cost approximately? ty.

Should not be: All dermatologists use an anesthetic agent of some sort to deaden the pain. A subungual melanoma for someone who is 33 is exceedingly rare, and i would be surprised if the result is positive. Charges by dermatologists vary by state and by city, depending on their costs. Usually <$200 for a biopsy, plus about $75-125 to the pathologist to interpret the biopsy.

Subungal melanoma : Biopsy does require lifting the nail to biopsy the area. But local numbing is used so you don't feel that.

Let me explain: This procedure is minor procesur, could done under block(numb the finger alone). About the cost for the surgery including anasthsia about $1500.00

Shouldn't be: I agree with the other doctors. More importantly get it done if suspicion is high for melanoma. It is not worth avoiding it when catching and treating it early could save your life.

Sunungual: Given proper local anesthesia the procedure should not be painful. It involve removing a portion of the nail to perform the biopsy. The cost varies greatly depending on your insurance plans.