Had a sebaceous cyst (1 cm) removed from my chest wall. Sutures were removed 8 days later. One was embedded in the skin so the incision bled a little after removal. The next day I noticed it gaped. I called the surgeon who said to use polysporin on it. I wonder about healing and scarring. What is would give the best result? Leaving it as is or pinching it together and steri stripping it? What should I expect for scarring either way? Thanks for your time.
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December 14, 2013
Answer: Treatment of small open wound on the chest
Cysts on the scalp are usually pilar cysts and your derm surgeon can remove them easily and almost painlessly and yes insurance does cover them. cost is roughly $250-350. Sincerely,David Hansen,MD
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