i have suffered with this golf ball size cyst in the center of my back for 15 years. with no health insurance and not having the $10,000.00 or more to have it removed, i want to know what i need to do to have a family member remove it for me. i would do it myself if i could reach it. i'm tired of the embarrassment, and the discomfort. i worry about people feeling it when i hug them, and i cant take my shirt off in public. saw it done on the doctors. looked kind of easy. at wits end. please help
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March 22, 2014
Answer: Sebaceous Cyst on Back
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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...
We can do this procedure private pay, however that price would be determined at the time of consultation as there are factors such as size and location that determine the cost that would be charged.