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Will a leg biopsy scar?

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If the skin in incised, there will be a scar.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 11/11/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, specifically if involving skin and deeper subcutaneous tissue/ muscle. Talk to the doc performing procedure of what to expect in terms of healing.

Answered 11/11/2022

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