This is what you can expect when getting tested for melanoma -- and what comes after
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Getting your skin checked regularly is so important, especially living in sunny Central Florida.
Should a dermatologist detect melanoma, you can expect to get a simple, local anesthesia, in-office procedure of an excision. Simply put, you will have a portion of the skin cut out and then you may expect to receive a few stitches.
The tissue is then sent to a pathologist to check the margins.
Watch the video above to find out what you can expect once the results are provided.
