I have a 4mm sebaceous cyst on my face. I understand that this new removal technique will leave a scar of only 1/3 the original cyst size. I am wondering if it is realistic to look for a surgeon who does this technique, or if a normal excision will leave a scar that is much bigger than that. Is this technique widely practiced at this time? What size scar should I expect using conventional methods on a 4mm cyst? Thank you.
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Answer: Conventional excision is best for cyst removal
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I think if you trusted your Surgeon to perform your lower eyelid surgery, you can trust him to remove this niggling cyst, which after one year most likely won’t resolve on its own.. the most common cyst is a Milia and it’s as easy as un-roofing the cyst with a needle like cracking the...
Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical
procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the
nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary
neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually
resolves over the...
