[quote=FlyerInHi]Doctor thinks it’s just plaque from ageing. But couldn’t say for sure.
I got the small skin area cut out 3mm x 5mm The doctor gave me some options, but I said cut it out so I don’t have to worry about it. He cut out the surface of it. It’s not like the took out a chunk of skin all the way deep down. They’ll have the biopsy result in about 1 week.
15% co-insurance ($25 paid at visit). I think that the bill will probably come to $1,000 for the dermatologist.
My last visit to family doctor for propecia was $360 total. I’m not crazy about doctors so I skip the follow up visits because it’s more money, even though I only pay a small portion.[/quote]
brian, I went to my dermatologist today to have a small growth on my shin (lower leg) looked at. The doc said he was sure it wasn’t cancer but I got the same thing as you did … except the doc called it “shaving” (abt a 1/2″ circle) and sent it in for a biopsy. I couldn’t look but he used a tool on it that smelled like burning (electrocautery probe or something like that) and now the area is flat. I have to leave a bandage on for two days and not get it wet and then take it off to expose the Nu-skin? layer that they applied. It’s supposed to create collagen to fill the small wound instead of 1-2 stitches.
Sorry to be gory here but I find dermatology very interesting.
I wasn’t charged at the time of service. They’re going to bill my insurance but the most I can possibly pay under my plan is $30. And I was scheduled a follow up, as well, in August, which I may not need.
