non_surgical
Starts from
₹4,000
per session
Sessions
One biopsy procedure; additional sampling only if pathology is inconclusive
recommended
Duration
120 min
per visit
Recovery
Minimal
downtime
Scalp Biopsy collects a small tissue sample from the scalp for laboratory analysis when clinical examination alone cannot confirm the diagnosis. At AesthatiQ partner clinics, the biopsy site, depth, and closure method are chosen to obtain adequate tissue while minimising visible scarring on the scalp. Results guide whether observation, medical therapy, or further treatment is appropriate.
Scalp Biopsy is performed by trained clinicians using clinically validated protocols. The plan is customised to your goals, anatomy, and recovery preferences after a detailed assessment.
People with unexplained patchy hair loss, scarring, or persistent scalp changes needing tissue diagnosis
Those with a lesion or pattern that does not respond to empiric treatment as expected
Candidates without active scalp infection at the planned biopsy site
Anyone able to follow simple wound care until healing is complete
Timelines vary by person. For Scalp Biopsy, visible change is typically expected around: Pathology reports typically arrive within 1–2 weeks; clinical changes depend on diagnosis.
Day 0
Small dressing on the scalp; mild tenderness expected
2–3 days
Keep site dry; gentle shampooing often resumed when wound is intact
1 week
Sutures or steri-strips removed or shed; redness fades
2–4 weeks
Biopsy site heals; treatment plan begins once pathology is reviewed
Local anaesthesia numbs the area; the biopsy itself is brief, with mild soreness for a day or two afterward.
Usually one biopsy is sufficient; repeat sampling is rare and only if the first result is inconclusive.
The report reflects tissue at the time of sampling; ongoing monitoring depends on the diagnosis found.
Very little — most people resume normal activity quickly, avoiding heavy exercise on the scalp briefly.
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