Cyst Excision
Sebaceous Cyst Removal Surgery
Sebaceous cysts are benign (non-cancerous) lumps of fatty tissue that sit just beneath the surface of the skin and contain air, fluid or semi-fluid material. In most cases patients will choose to have cysts surgically removed, especially if they’re in an aesthetically sensitive area or if they cause physical discomfort.
If you suspect that you may have a cyst, do not attempt to pick at it or burst it as if it were an ordinary pimple, as this can lead to infection.
What Happens If a Cyst is Left Untreated?
A cyst will continue to grow if left untreated, sometimes causing the lining to rupture. This creates a swelling of the adjacent tissue and overlapping skin. This resulting condition is commonly confused with an infection and is incorrectly addressed with medication such as antibiotics. Although cysts pose no immediate danger to your health, they can be quite painful if they become infected and their appearance can be a source of anguish, especially if they continue to grow.
How Are Cysts Removed?
All cysts are removed under local anaesthesia in our theatre rooms here at Skin Clinic Robina. Injections are made around the treated area and a careful incision is made in the skin that covers the cyst. The cyst wall is then meticulously sliced open and extracted, along with its contents. The resulting cavity is then sealed with stitches, which are left in for approximately 1 – 2 weeks. Generally, when cysts are surgically removed, they do not come back.
Are There Risks Involved with Sebaceous Cyst Removal Surgery?
Although considered minor surgery, cyst removal does still carry potential risks. These can include such things as scarring (can be treated with skin needling), infection and numbness at the site of the treated area. There’s also a remote possibility that an un-extracted remnant of the cyst wall will become buried inside the resulting scar tissue, which can in-turn lead to the cyst reappearing again.
Are There Alternatives to
Sebaceous
Cyst Removal Surgery?
Yes. Aside from surgery, it is possible to eliminate the sebaceous cyst by draining the fluid from it, but this method is not recommended as there’s a good chance that the cyst will return again.
How Do I Know If I Have a Sebaceous Cyst?
Our Doctor’s can diagnose if you have a sebaceous cyst, simply by examining the lump. If your doctor determines that the lump is abnormal, they may arrange for subsequent testsincluding x-ray or ultrasound.
What Are the Symptoms of Sebaceous Cysts?
- A round lump that sits beneath the surface of the skin.
- The lump varies in size, from about 1 cm – 5 cm in diameter
- Swelling and soreness, a sign of inflammation or infection
Contact Skin Clinic Robina
If you think that you may have a sebaceous cyst and would like to have it examined by a doctor, arrange for an appointment with Skin Clinic Robina today, specialists in sebaceous cyst removal surgery.
Sebaceous Cyst Removal Surgery
Sebaceous cysts are benign (non-cancerous) lumps of fatty tissue that sit just beneath the surface of the skin and contain air, fluid or semi-fluid material. In most cases patients will choose to have cysts surgically removed, especially if they’re in an aesthetically sensitive area or if they cause physical discomfort.
If you suspect that you may have a cyst, do not attempt to pick at it or burst it as if it were an ordinary pimple, as this can lead to infection.
What Happens If a Cyst is Left Untreated?
A cyst will continue to grow if left untreated, sometimes causing the lining to rupture. This creates a swelling of the adjacent tissue and overlapping skin. This resulting condition is commonly confused with an infection and is incorrectly addressed with medication such as antibiotics. Although cysts pose no immediate danger to your health, they can be quite painful if they become infected and their appearance can be a source of anguish, especially if they continue to grow.
How Are Cysts Removed?
All cysts are removed under local anaesthesia in our theatre rooms here at Skin Clinic Robina. Injections are made around the treated area and a careful incision is made in the skin that covers the cyst. The cyst wall is then meticulously sliced open and extracted, along with its contents. The resulting cavity is then sealed with stitches, which are left in for approximately 1 – 2 weeks. Generally, when cysts are surgically removed, they do not come back.
Are There Risks Involved with Sebaceous Cyst Removal Surgery?
Although considered minor surgery, cyst removal does still carry potential risks. These can include such things as scarring (can be treated with skin needling), infection and numbness at the site of the treated area. There’s also a remote possibility that an un-extracted remnant of the cyst wall will become buried inside the resulting scar tissue, which can in-turn lead to the cyst reappearing again.
Are There Alternatives to Sebaceous Cyst Removal Surgery?
Yes. Aside from surgery, it is possible to eliminate the sebaceous cyst by draining the fluid from it, but this method is not recommended as there’s a good chance that the cyst will return again.
How Do I Know If I Have a Sebaceous Cyst?
Our Doctor’s can diagnose if you have a sebaceous cyst, simply by examining the lump. If your doctor determines that the lump is abnormal, they may arrange for subsequent testsincluding x-ray or ultrasound.
What Are the Symptoms of Sebaceous Cysts?
- A round lump that sits beneath the surface of the skin.
- The lump varies in size, from about 1 cm – 5 cm in diameter
- Swelling and soreness, a sign of inflammation or infection
The treatment process
The following is a collection of brief clips, demonstrating the removal of sebaceous cysts from patients.
Contact Skin Clinic Robina
If you think that you may have a sebaceous cyst and would like to have it examined by a doctor, arrange for an appointment with Skin Clinic Robina today, specialists in sebaceous cyst removal surgery.