I have a kind of Cyst/lipoma on my SCALP which my Dermatologist couldn't really diagnose exactly what it is. He suspects its a bit different and we can know more about it only when its removed surgically. he referred me to a general Surgeon, but i read a -ve feedback of that surgeon for 1 of the patient cyst removal in neck. My Dr also gave me an option of Plastic surgeon if i don't want the general surgeon. both have 25+ years of experience. whom should i got to? i have appointment next week.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: An experienced plastic surgeon will give the optimal results with minimal scaring Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: An experienced plastic surgeon will give the optimal results with minimal scaring Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Cyst removal Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with your dermatologist that for an accurate diagnosis you need a biopsy of the lesion. The scalp is a tricky area such that the tissue does not have much laxity. If the cyst is big and closure might require a flap or rotation of surrounding tissue I recommend that you see the plastic surgeon. That is a common procedure that we plastic surgeons perform. I hope that helps and wish you all the best.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Cyst removal Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with your dermatologist that for an accurate diagnosis you need a biopsy of the lesion. The scalp is a tricky area such that the tissue does not have much laxity. If the cyst is big and closure might require a flap or rotation of surrounding tissue I recommend that you see the plastic surgeon. That is a common procedure that we plastic surgeons perform. I hope that helps and wish you all the best.
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Cyst/Lipoma Removal
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December 30, 2012
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