Is Surgery Advisable For Removal Of Sebaceous Cyst?

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

Question: Will my cyst go away on its own or from looking at it you think it will require a minimal surgery and do you suggest for me to try popping it as much as i can but i tried its a hard lump it dowsnt come out easily

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
surgical removal is advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I have gone through the whole conversation you earlier had with our doctor. I have seen the attached photographs also. I understand your concern.
The best treatment for Sebaceous cyst is removal of cyst under locak anaesthesia. It can be done by using Radiofrequency machine or punches. It is a minor surgical procedure that can be done on OPD basis. The important thing is that the sebaceous cyst has a wall which if not destroyed or removed completely may lead to recurrence of the cyst. So surgical removal is best.
You should not popp out or manipulate the cyst as it may lead to infection.
You should visit your doctor and share my opinion with him. I am sure that he would agree with this.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Thanks for your help Dr
Last question
Would the surgical removal leave a scar on the shaft? Or any visible sight of it

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
therd would be a small scar

Detailed Answer:
Its my pleasure to help you here. There would be a small scar at the site of incision given to remove the cyst.
I hope I am able to solve your query. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar