I had a sebaceous cyst removed and the incision opened after stitches removed. What should I do? (photo)

December 12, 2013
Asked By:Larkin in Ontario, CA

Had a sebaceous cyst (1 cm) removed from my chest wall. Sutures were removed 8 days later. One was embedded in the skin so the incision bled a little after removal. The next day I noticed it gaped. I called the surgeon who said to use polysporin on it. I wonder about healing and scarring. What is would give the best result? Leaving it as is or pinching it together and steri stripping it? What should I expect for scarring either way? Thanks for your time.

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December 14, 2013

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Answer: Surgical wound open

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Answer: Surgical wound open

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Answer: Scarring, post cyst removal

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