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Wiki Full thickness vs shave

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Hello all,
I would like to get your opinion on the below template language - would you consider the below a full thickness excision or shave? Thanks in advance!

Size of lesion: 1.1-2.0cm
The area of the face right temple was prepped with Hibiclens and anesthetized with 5cc of 1% buffered lidocaine with epi. This was then followed by excision with a #15 blade down to the deep, subcutaneous dermis and light electrocautery to the base. PSO and a bandaid was applied. Estimated blood loss:<25ml. Specimen were sent for histology. Written and oral wound care instructions were given. Sunscreens, sun avoidance, and sun protective clothing were advised.
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