Cyst Removal Surgery in Los Angeles
Skin cysts are commonly seen in plastic surgery and dermatology. Fortunately, most cysts are benign and can be removed surgically with a minor procedure using local anesthetic. If you have developed a cyst on the face and body, contact Kare Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Center in Santa Monica. Our luxury cosmetic clinic offers comprehensive surgical and dermatologic care for skin cysts on the face, scalp, and body with minimal scar techniques an post-treatment scar care. We are located in Santa Monica with a board-certified plastic surgeon and a board-certified dermatologist. Both experts are knowledgeable about mole removal and cyst removal using tiny incisions. We recommend that you consult with our dedicated surgical specialists to diagnose and remove your mole or cyst.
Although there are many different types of cysts, they most commonly contain either oily fluid or keratin within a sac under the skin. The location of a cyst on the face and body is a major determinant of what procedure is used to remove them. In most cases, a small incision is placed over the cyst and a minor procedure is used to extract the cyst from its underlying attachments.
In order to minimize scarring, you should seek the advice a board certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with scar reduction techniques. Our approach at Kare Plastic Surgery is to minimize scarring and recovery. It is crucial that the cyst be removed in its entirety in order to minimize the risk of recurrence.
Board Certified Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons for Cyst Removal
Our office is a comprehensive cosmetic surgery center with both a dermatologist and plastic surgeon in-house. Our collaborative team maximizes dermatology diagnosis for cysts and surgical expertise for removal, if necessary. We offer minimally-invasive and small-scar solutions for skin cysts that should be taken out.
If a cyst is infected or inflamed, it is usually a good idea to treat the infection and inflammation before surgery in order to minimize the complexity of the surgical removal. Infected or inflamed cysts are more difficult to free up from adjacent tissue and complications are increased. For this reason, we recommend that our patients remove the cyst as early as possible to avoid problems in the future.
· Epidermal Cyst
· Pilonidal Cyst
· Pilar Scalp Cyst
· Ganglion Cyst
· Mucous Cyst
· Skin Cyst
· Cystic Acne
· Folliculitis Cyst
· Sebaceous Cyst
Minimally-Invasive Skin Cyst Removal
Cyst removal is an outpatient surgical procedure that is performed under local anesthesia in most cases. We try to remove the cyst before it gets inflamed or infected. In most cases, a small minimally-invasive incision is made right over the cyst and the cyst is removed singularly with a small incision. The scar is then treated post-surgery in order to leave a barely visible and minimal-scar incision. The most common types of cysts seen by our board-certified dermatologist include sebaceous cysts and epidermal inclusion cysts.
If you have complications or symptoms associated with your cyst, you may be a candidate for surgical removal under local anesthetic. Insurance coverage varies by one’s individual insurance policy. Our office will obtain insurance authorization for surgery when appropriate. The cost of cyst removal depends on the size of the cyst and its location on the face and body.
If you have a cyst and wish to have a consultation to discuss removal, please call our office to schedule a consultation with one of our providers. Call (310) 998-5533 to schedule an appointment.
Our office is located on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and serve the neighboring communities of Pacific Palisades, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Malibu, and Brentwood. We understand that choosing the right specialist is difficult; and our expert team of dermatologist and plastic surgeon can help you navigate cyst removal so that you can minimize scarring and promote healthy skin.
Kare Plastic Surgery
Santa Monica
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Consultations: (310) 998-5533