Optical Biopsy
Discover a smarter, non-invasive way to assess suspicious skin lesions with no risk of scarring.
Discover a smarter, non-invasive way to assess suspicious skin lesions with no risk of scarring.
When you hear the word ‘biopsy’, you probably imagine a scalpel or some other surgical instrument. After all, the word implies cutting out a sample of tissue and sending it to the lab for analysis.
But not at Skintel. Here, we see skin differently.
Our optical biopsy uses non-invasive light waves to delve beneath the surface of your skin. This advanced imaging technology enables us to explore individual skin cells, blood vessels, and surrounding tissue in real-time, in 3D, at up to 550 times magnification – without the need for cutting or removing any skin.
There’s no scalpel in sight—just a high-tech, comfortable way to assess suspicious spots and determine whether further treatment is necessary.
No cutting, stitches or scarring involved – ideal for visible areas like the face.
Imaging is immediate, saving you an anxious wait and allowing for more timely clinical decisions.
Avoids the anxiety and discomfort associated with surgical procedures.
Helps pinpoint the exact area for surgical biopsy if one becomes necessary.
At Skintel, our skin cancer screening involves 3 key stages:
Your skin cancer screening may stop after step 1 or 2 if all is well. However, if suspicious moles or lesions are identified, then we may recommend an optical biopsy to rule out or diagnose skin cancer.
Optical biopsy offers a highly detailed view, helping your doctor decide whether further action, such as a traditional biopsy or treatment, is required.
It focuses a laser light onto a single point within the skin. As the light reflects off the skin’s cellular structures, it’s captured and used to build a detailed, layered image – similar to looking at a skin biopsy under a microscope, but without making an incision.
When used in mole and lesion checks, this technology can reveal:
The entire process is quick, comfortable and carried out on the skin’s surface without any cutting.
Once your optical biopsy has been completed, a detailed diagnostic report will be prepared by our skin cancer doctor. This report will be provided to your referring doctor, your usual GP, or dermatologist. They will use this information to guide any next steps in your care, which may include:
If it’s been a while since your last skin check – or if you’ve noticed changes to a mole – book your appointment with Skintel today.