Sebaceous (epidermoid) cysts are benign, slow-growing cysts filled with keratin debris that develop beneath the skin surface. While harmless, they can become inflamed or infected. At Safa Skin and Hair Clinic, we perform complete surgical excision to remove the cyst and its wall, minimising recurrence.
Our dermatologists assess each cyst for size, location, and any signs of infection before determining the optimal timing and technique for removal with the best cosmetic outcome.
Effective cyst removal requires complete excision of the cyst wall. Incomplete removal allows the cyst to recur. Our dermatologists perform meticulous excision under local anaesthesia to remove the entire cyst capsule.
Inflamed or infected cysts are managed first with antibiotics before definitive excision is planned, ensuring the safest, cleanest surgical field and best cosmetic outcome.
We evaluate the cyst clinically for size, location, depth, and any signs of inflammation or infection before planning the excision approach and timing.
The surgical plan, local anaesthesia, excision technique, wound closure method, and expected healing are discussed with the patient before the procedure.
The cyst is excised completely under local anaesthesia through a carefully planned incision to remove the entire cyst and its wall without rupture where possible.
Post-operative wound care is explained in detail, and sutures are removed at follow-up after 7 to 10 days, with assessment of healing and cosmetic result.
