I had a cyst removed over a year ago and the doctor had told me he had to remove massive amounts of scar tissue from the area and that I had very thick cystic skin. Since then another cyst came in directly next to the site where he removed the last one. I have a deep indentation left from removal of the old cyst. I have had the new cyst injected but it seemed to only shrink it a little that was about a month ago. I would like help with the indentation without aggravating the new cyst. Please Help.
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Answer: Unfortunate Outcome From Facial Cyst Removal
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...