A new procedure for treating a sebaceous cyst: removal of the cyst content with a laser punch and the cyst wall with a minimal postponed excision.

Abstract

Three main techniques are used to excise sebaceous cysts: conventional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision. A new method with two steps is proposed. First, a laser is used to make a small hole for removal of the content. Then the cyst wall is removed entirely with a minimal excision about 1 month later. With this method, the cyst is completely removed with only a small scar. It offers a good alternative for eradication of uninfected cysts, especially large cysts or cysts located in areas of thick skin or cosmetic concern.

• Authors: HuiLing Wu, ShouJie Wang, LingJiao Wu, ShuSen Zheng
• Journal: Aesthetic plastic surgery (Aesthetic Plast Surg) Vol. 33 Issue 4 Pg. 597-9 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 1432-5241 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19333649 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Epidermal Cyst (surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Plastic Surgery Procedures (methods)