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Yes, a plastic surgeon can remove a dermoid cyst. This is usually a straightforward procedure under local anaesthesia.
A dermoid cyst is a very common benign tumor found beneath the skin in the subcutaneous region. Excision of this is straightforward and done under local anesthesia in the office. Plastic surgeons are very well-trained to treat this condition.
Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical examination or picture evaluation is required in order to determine which procedures and techniques would be best for your case.Dr. Campos
Plastic surgeons routinely remove dermoid cysts. In most cases the surgery can be performed on an out patient basis. If the cyst is relatively small and/or superficial, the surgery can be performed under local anesthesia.
If the cyst is in the superficial areas, then yes. But these cysts can be in areas where a surgeon of another speialty would be better suited to the procedure.
See a dermatologic surgeon or plastic surgeon for removal. This is a common, relatively easy procedure when done by the appropriately trained physician. Home remedies or procedures are the worst thing you could do for this, as they can get infected, grow larger, or fill with other...
Surgical excision...a simple, in-office procedure that should last no more than 10-15 minutes...simple and safe but can't exclude the likelihood of another cyst forming at the same or different site...the cost is highly variable ranging from less than $200 to considerably more than $500...
Epidermal cysts can be drained but they may reform. Particularly if they become infected then draining them by making an incision (cut) in the cyst is usually the best treatment. Once the infection has resolved and the area has healed consideration should be given to surgically removing the area...
