Eyelid Biopsies

The eyelid is common ground for skin cancer and difficult ground for surgery: the skin is thin, the margin for error is small, and the cosmetic and functional stakes are high. It is also territory our surgeons know well, because eyelid skin cancers are regularly referred for Mohs surgery.

An eyelid biopsy is a brief office procedure under local anesthetic that samples a suspicious lesion so pathology can give an answer. If cancer is found, treatment can proceed with the same team, with margin control and reconstruction planned together.

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When to come in

  • A new or changing bump on the eyelid or lash line
  • A sore or crusted area on the lid that does not heal
  • Loss of lashes in one spot
  • A lesion your optometrist, ophthalmologist, or dermatologist flagged

How we treat it

Office biopsy under local anesthetic

A small sample taken with the lid protected, sent for pathology review.

Your surgeon will walk you through what to expect — including preparation and aftercare — before anything is scheduled.

Request a Consultation

Talk to us about this procedure

Call the office and we will find a time that works.

(972) 378-0620

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