Your dermatologist in Royal Oak, MI, can help when you have a cyst
Cysts are unsightly and disfiguring. If you have a cyst, you may feel powerless to get rid of it. Fortunately, your dermatologist can help with cyst removal, so you can look your best.
Dr. O’Neal Koger Jr. of Koger Dermatology in Royal Oak, MI, provides a wide range of skincare services, including cyst removal.
A cyst forms because a small amount of fluid accumulates under your skin. You can develop a cyst as a result of an infection, excess oil plugging a gland, or an infection around a foreign substance.
Cysts are typically not painful, but soft or hard tissue damage can result, depending on where the cyst is located. That’s why it’s best to have your dermatologist evaluate the cyst quickly.
When your dermatologist removes the cyst, it’s necessary to remove the entire cyst capsule, otherwise, the cyst may reoccur. These are the steps to remove a cyst:
- Injection of a numbing agent around the cyst
- An incision is made in your skin
- The entire cyst capsule is removed through the opening
- The surgical area is closed with sutures
- The cyst tissue is sent to a lab for biopsy
Cyst removal typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The surgical team will provide you with instructions on post-surgical care to aid healing. You will also need a follow-up appointment for your dermatologist to check the area and make sure it is healing well.
Cyst removal requires the highly-skilled hands of a specialist to make sure the cyst is removed entirely, and the effects of removal are minimal. You want to look your best after cyst removal, and your dermatologist can make it happen.
To find out more about cyst removal and what to expect, call Dr. O’Neal Koger Jr. of Koger Dermatology in Royal Oak, MI. You can reach him in the office by calling (248) 435-6622, so call now.