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Kate2312
Kate2312

Hi, I'm going to have a biopsy done in few weeks time. I was advised by the dermatologist to get some ametope (sp?) gel and apply it 1/2 hour before the procedure. However, I look at the instructions and you have to put an air tight covering over the area once you've applied the gel - something like cling film I think. But how will that work on my fanjo?! Any instructions/advice will be gratefully received as I want to feel as little as possible .... Many thanks, Kate

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  • Chrisy
    Chrisy Kate2312

    Posted

    Hi Kate,  Sorry have no knowledge of how this would work but I would presume that if you apply this and wear a pad to keep some of it in contact that would surfice.  I think most people do not bother and it maybe that the person performing the biopsy will apply some local aneathestic.  If you are worried call the surgery or dermatologists secretary and ask if they do.  Please don't worry too much about this procedure.  I am sure if it was that bad you would have been warned.  I believe from reading other member's posts that it is over quickly and not as bad as you think it will be.   Good luck
  • Kate2312
    Kate2312

    Posted

    Thanks Chrisy for your answer. The doctor is going to inject some local anaesthetic but I heard that its rather eye wateringly painful so she suggested putting on some of this cream on before hand. A pad's a good idea.
  • justine89448
    justine89448 Kate2312

    Posted

    I've had a biopsy I didn't do the cream 1st but I wished I had. I also wasn't prepared for the swelling so I recommend as soon as you've had it done take anti inflamitres and ice pack down below good luck x
    • wilmatm
      wilmatm justine89448

      Posted

      Sorry Kate and Justine. You need to check if anti inflammatories are ok to use as they thin the blood and can make you bleed. 

      Another thing i do is use Arnica spay or pillules(sp) pre surgery of any kind as it assists with the healing. 

      Wilma. 

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