When is it safe to go to a hairdresser after having a cyst surgically removed on my scalp?

Hello and thank you for your question! I would recommend gently massaging the area of hardness and follow up with the surgeon who performed the procedure. It is normal for there to be firmness after a cyst removal but you should always speak with the doctor who seen you.As far as the redness...

Sebaceous cysts on the face are not typically treated with cortisone injections. If in fact you did have a sebaceous cyst then the proper treatment is surgical removal. It is unfair for anyone to comment on your specific case without having seen BEFORE photos or having examined you in person. T...

First, i expect few (zero?) other doctors on this site to ever respond to a post like this. I am sorry to hear about your result. Of course it is not possible for me to comment of what your cyst might have looked like before and what was required to remove it since I could not know those thing...

It's understandable to be concerned about changes in movement after a procedure. The inability to move your left eyebrow and the left side of your forehead could be due to temporary nerve irritation or trauma from the surgery. During the removal of a cyst, especially in areas near nerves, there...

Your incision does not look infected. The hardness and swelling can be either scar tissue, or depending on the size of the cyst that was removed you may have a small collection of fluid called a seroma. I recommend following up with your surgeon for an in-person examination. Best wishes.

If your dermatologist has determined this is a benign skin lesion, you could consider removal for cosmetic purposes.  Your dermatologist is correct that excision will leave a scar but it may be possible to hide the scar to make it minimally perceptible.  Make sure to consult with a b...