Which Laser is Better for Sebaceous Cyst Removal on Forehead.. A CO2 Laser or RF Laser?

Laser surgery can be used as a means of ablating tissue or cauterizing tissue during the incision part of surgery. Removal of a sebaceous cyst is often not performed with laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Sebaceous Cysts need to be removed by surgery and NOT lasers. Lasers will not remove the entire cyst and it will recur.

Sebaceous cysts must be removed surgically, laser treatment is not an option.  The cyst capsule has to be removed entirely in order to prevent recurrence. Steroid injections or incision/drainage are temporary fixes, which are subject to high recurrence rates.  I suggest you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.  Good Luck

Thank you for your question. Cyst removal is best done by surgical excision. A laser does not remove a cyst.  I would recommend a consult and treatment under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for best results and safest treatments options.  I hope this helps!

Thanks for your question. Lasers are not used to remove cysts of the forehead. Traditional surgery is an excellent method for removal of moles and cysts from the forehead region. You did not include any photos so I cannot comment on your specific case. 
The best person to answer your questions is your surgeon --  i hope you chose a board-certified MD Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon for your procedure as they are expertly trained in face mole and cyst removals.  Your surgeon should be able to provide you with some reassurance as well as guidance in the care of your healing wound.  Typically any scarring or redness fades substantially with time. Many patients travel great distances to see me for my expertise in this sort of plastic surgery and I have treated thousands of face moles and cysts. Good luck in your search!
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

Laser treatment is not indicated for removal of sebaceous cysts on any part of the body.  Surgery is the only way to remove them.  It is a minor procedure that is typically done in the clinic under local anesthesia.  The incision
could be made in a natural forehead crease for optimal scar camouflage
and would likely be smaller than the cyst itself.  Be
sure you see a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon. I wish you
well!

A sebaceous cyst is not treated with lasers.  It is best to have it excised or else there is a risk it can get infected.