{"id":1396,"date":"2026-06-02T13:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmotsios.gr\/?page_id=1396"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:07:13","slug":"%ce%b2%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%88%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%b4%ce%ad%cf%81%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%82","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/%ce%b2%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%88%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%b4%ce%ad%cf%81%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%82\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin biopsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1396\" class=\"elementor elementor-1396\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8c27cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8c27cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-695bbfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"695bbfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.motsios-acne-lp{--cream:#f7f2ec;--cream-2:#efe7df;--text:#4a403a;--muted:#7d7067;--soft:#D8B4A6;--soft-2:#9FB5C8;--line:rgba(90,74,64,.12);--shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(118,95,82,.14);font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif!important;background:var(--cream);color:var(--text);overflow:hidden}\r\n.motsios-acne-lp *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif!important;text-transform:none!important}\r\n.motsios-acne-lp .container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 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It is performed with precision and safety, and is accompanied by clear instructions for post-procedure care.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"hero-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#appointment\">Book an Appointment<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"#therapy\">See the procedure<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"hero-image-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2-\u0399\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd-2026-04_01_19-\u03bc.\u03bc.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"floating-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">Diagnostic skin procedure<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Precise sample collection for histological investigation and accurate diagnosis.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mini-stats\">\r\n          <div class=\"mini-stat\"><strong>15\u201330\u2032<\/strong><span>depending on the damage<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"mini-stat\"><strong>Diagnostic<\/strong><span>histological examination<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"therapy\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n      <h2>For suspicious lesions, persistent rashes, or alterations that require diagnosis.<\/h2>\r\n      <p>A biopsy is chosen when the clinical presentation requires confirmation or further investigation. The sample is sent for histological examination to establish a clearer diagnosis and an appropriate management plan.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cards\">\r\n      <div class=\"card\">\r\n        <div class=\"number\">01 \u00b7 Evaluation<\/div>\r\n        <h3>Damage assessment<\/h3>\r\n        <p>The form, location, and duration are assessed, as well as the reason why a histological investigation is required.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"card\">\r\n        <div class=\"number\">02 \u00b7 Sample collection<\/div>\r\n        <h3>Targeted biopsy<\/h3>\r\n        <p>The sample is collected using an appropriate technique, depending on the type and location of the lesion.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"card\">\r\n        <div class=\"number\">03 \u00b7 Results<\/div>\r\n        <h3>Histology report<\/h3>\r\n        <p>The result aids in diagnosis and in planning the appropriate treatment or monitoring.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"editorial\">\r\n  <div class=\"container editorial-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"editorial-image\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2-\u0399\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd-2026-04_01_12-\u03bc.\u03bc.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"editorial-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">Histological confirmation<\/div>\r\n      <h2>A biopsy helps when the diagnosis requires confirmation.<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Not all skin lesions require a biopsy. However, in cases of doubt, persistence, change, or a suspicious appearance, a histological examination can provide important information for proper management.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"process-list\">\r\n        <div class=\"process-item\">\r\n          <span>Step 01<\/span>\r\n          <div><h3>Clinical Assessment<\/h3><p>Assessment of the lesion and selection of the site from which the sample will be taken.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"process-item\">\r\n          <span>Step 02<\/span>\r\n          <div><h3>Receiving and sending<\/h3><p>The sample is collected with precision and sent for histological examination.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"process-item\">\r\n          <span>Step 03<\/span>\r\n          <div><h3>Plan following the result<\/h3><p>Based on the response, treatment, monitoring, or any further management is organized.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n  <div class=\"container soft-split-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"soft-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">Precise diagnosis<\/div>\r\n      <h2>The goal is the safe collection of a sample and proper diagnostic guidance.<\/h2>\r\n      <p>The procedure is usually brief and involves local care of the area. Depending on the technique, stitches or simple dressing may be required.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Following the biopsy, clear instructions are provided regarding cleanliness, protection, and healing until the results are received.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#appointment\">Begin with clinical evaluation<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"soft-image\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2-\u0399\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd-2026-04_01_01-\u03bc.\u03bc.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n  <div class=\"container faq-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"faq-title\">\r\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">Questions<\/div>\r\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Quick answers before your first visit.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <details open>\r\n        <summary>When is a skin biopsy needed?<\/summary>\r\n        <p>When a lesion or skin condition requires histological confirmation for a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate management plan.<\/p>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Is the procedure painful?<\/summary>\r\n        <p>The area is prepared appropriately, and any discomfort is usually limited and brief.<\/p>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Is aftercare needed?<\/summary>\r\n        <p>Yes. Instructions are provided regarding cleanliness, protection, and healing, depending on the area and the collection technique used.<\/p>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"appointment\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2-\u0399\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd-2026-04_01_19-\u03bc.\u03bc.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cta-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">Book an appointment<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Schedule an appointment for a skin biopsy evaluation.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Begin with a dermatological assessment and a clear plan for diagnostic investigation, where indicated.<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"tel:+302107105855\">Book an Appointment \u00b7 210 7105855<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motsios Skin Clinic \u00b7 Skin biopsy \u0392\u03b9\u03bf\u03c8\u03af\u03b1 \u0394\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2. \u0397 \u03b2\u03b9\u03bf\u03c8\u03af\u03b1 \u03b4\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bc\u03af\u03b1 \u03bc\u03b9\u03ba\u03c1\u03ae \u03b9\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03c0\u03c1\u03ac\u03be\u03b7 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b2\u03bf\u03b7\u03b8\u03ac \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7 \u03b4\u03b9\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7 \u03b4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ce\u03bd \u03b2\u03bb\u03b1\u03b2\u03ce\u03bd, \u03b5\u03be\u03b1\u03bd\u03b8\u03b7\u03bc\u03ac\u03c4\u03c9\u03bd \u03ae \u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03b9\u03ce\u03c3\u03b5\u03c9\u03bd \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c7\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03ac\u03b6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03b1\u03be\u03b9\u03bf\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7. \u03a0\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03af\u03b2\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1, \u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03ac\u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c6\u03b5\u03af\u03c2 \u03bf\u03b4\u03b7\u03b3\u03af\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c6\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03af\u03b4\u03b1\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03ac \u03c4\u03b7 \u03bb\u03ae\u03c8\u03b7 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03b3\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2. \u039a\u03bb\u03b5\u03af\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c1\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03b2\u03bf\u03cd \u0394\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 Diagnostic skin procedure \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03b2\u03ae\u03c2 \u03bb\u03ae\u03c8\u03b7 \u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03b3\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1396","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1396"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1401,"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1396\/revisions\/1401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmotsios.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}