I have no insurance and haven't seen a doctor for years. I would like to have a cyst the size of a quarter taken off my right shoulder. It has been there for 6 years and does not hurt. I have some money saved to do this but I would like to know where and how to get the most economical treatment possible. I am a part time employee in fast food living in Seattle. I am 44 years old. -- Wayne.
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Answer: Cyst removal vs. a lipoma removal from the shoulder or arms
If you have a photo, that would be helpful here. The solution to which you are referring is hyaluronidase, which does only work to dissolve the HA filler itself. If you have some type of cyst or skin nodule, yes, it cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase as it doesn't contain the filler itself....
The use of tobacco before and immediately after surgery increases the risk of complications including necrosis (death of tissue). Generally, I advise patients avoid tobacco for at least two weeks before surgery and three weeks after. Check with your doctor, but I would avoid tobacco to avoid...
