One year ago, I removed what I thought to be an ingrown hair from the center of this growth. The lighter circular area on the bottom-right corner of the growth is the exact point where the hair was removed. The growth seems to only be attached here because I can it move the freely, under my skin, around this point. What treatment would be more cost effective; removal by surgery or medication? How much would either cost?
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Epidermal cysts can be drained but they may reform. Particularly if they become infected then draining them by making an incision (cut) in the cyst is usually the best treatment. Once the infection has resolved and the area has healed consideration should be given to surgically removing the area...
We can do this procedure private pay, however that price would be determined at the time of consultation as there are factors such as size and location that determine the cost that would be charged.
In our office in Los Angeles, we use an early scar therapy protocol that utilizes both laser and topical therapy to improve your scars. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS