Treatments / Minor Procedures & Swellings
Cyst Excision
Clean, complete removal of sebaceous and other cysts as a minor day-care procedure — leaving the smallest possible scar and minimal chance of recurrence.
Cyst Excision
What it is
Cyst excision removes a cyst — most commonly a sebaceous or epidermoid cyst — together with its wall, which is the key to preventing recurrence. It is a quick, minor procedure done under local anaesthesia with careful, cosmetic closure.
Who it's for
- A visible or palpable cyst or lump under the skin
- Cysts that are growing, recurring or getting infected
- Cysts in cosmetically sensitive areas
- Anyone wanting a clean, complete removal
The procedure
Performed under local anaesthesia in 20–45 minutes in our minor-OT. The cyst and its wall are removed and the skin closed with fine sutures.
Recovery & aftercare
Mild soreness for a few days. Sutures are removed at five to ten days depending on the site. Normal activity resumes quickly.
Frequently asked
Will the cyst come back?+
Removing the entire cyst wall — not just draining it — is what prevents recurrence, and is how we do it.
Will there be a scar?+
A small, fine scar that we place and close carefully to be as discreet as possible.
Is it sent for testing?+
Where appropriate the removed tissue is sent for histology to confirm the diagnosis.