There are several types of skin biopsies, including punch biopsy, shave biopsy, excisional biopsy, and incisional biopsy. The type of biopsy performed depends on the size, location, and suspected diagnosis of the skin lesion.

The procedure typically takes only a few minutes to complete, although the entire appointment may take longer due to preparation and post-biopsy care.

The time it takes to receive biopsy results varies depending on the laboratory's workload and the complexity of the analysis. In many cases, results are available within one to two weeks.