LS - punch biopsy and travel question

I have a punch biopsy coming up of the vulva (fourcette area) and I am quite worried.  Because I recently moved to a new city, I am travelling a few hours back to my old city to have it done (so that my healthcare is consistent). 

During my last check-up, my regular consultant was away.  I was therefore under the care of a dermatologist who doesn't specialise in LS.  She saw there was additional erosion around the fourchette area and ordered the biopsy.

Is the procedure painful?  Does the anaesthetic help?  Will I be able to walk to a train station afterwards or should I plan to stay in this city overnight to recover?  How long does the pain last?

I have had LS for about a decade and have not needed a biopsy - could the dermatologist have been erring on the safe side?  Until my last appointment, I had been seen only by specialist LS dematologists for 10 years. 

Should I postpone my biopsy until I can get a second opinion from my regular consultant?  I have small children so don't want to be in pain if I can avoid it.

Any advice welcome.

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