The lip biopsy is not a horrific procedure. Just a little numbing of the area (no different than if you have dental work done) and then removing the glands. They typically put in a couple very small stitches and give you a few days of oral antibiotic...just in case. Infection is possible since it's involves the mouth and location of numerous germs/bacteria. I found the area healed within a short time and although I have a small bump on the inside of my lip (common), it is NOT bothersome at all.

All depending on your pathology dept, it can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to get the results. I certainly hope they use a grading scale (based upon foci present within the 4mm sq area) and not give just a general assessment of the tissue.

Please update us after your procedure and let us know how it went and how you're feeling.