Cyst & Lipoma removal

Cyst & Lipoma Overview

A lipoma is a knot of fatty tissue, while a cyst is a hard, fluid-filled bump. Neither is usually harmful, but these growths can be annoying, painful, and affect your quality of life.

Lipomas are small, noncancerous masses of fatty tissue that usually grow just below the surface of your skin. These growths aren’t harmful to your health.

Lipomas are somewhat common and tend to grow in adults between the ages of 40 and 60. Most people usually have just one lipoma, though about 20% of those affected may have several.

Lipomas can appear almost anywhere on your body, but usually appear on your: Chest, Shoulders, Back, Neck, and Armpits

Lipomas grow slowly, and most are 2 inches across or smaller. However, these tumors can be bothersome if they’re large or located in sensitive areas.

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Cyst & Lipoma Treatment

A warm, moist cloth on the area might help it drain and heal, but it’ll probably come back. Cysts will sometimes go away on their own, although it is uncommon.

Cyst & Lipoma removal typically involves making an incision in the growth, and then surgically removing the fatty growth. This procedure is similar to liposuction. For a cyst, one option is to puncture and drain the growth. However, this treatment carries a risk that the cyst might grow back.

Your dermatologist can easily treat a cyst or lipoma. Options include:

Draining the cyst. The doctor cuts the cyst and pushes out the gunk inside. Cysts can still return after this.
Injecting medicine into the cyst to reduce swelling if it’s tender, swollen or growing,
Removing it by minor surgery to take out the entire cyst wall. This usually keeps them from coming back.
Laser removal.

Frequently Asked Questions – Cyst & Lipoma

When should a cyst be removed?

Most of the time, cysts do not need to be removed because they usually aren’t harmful to your health. However, sometimes, cysts can grow and cause discomfort and pain. Depending on where the cyst is located, it can also cause embarrassment as well. So, for the majority of cysts, you should consider speaking to a dermatologist about removal.
Are all cysts the same?
No. There are several types of cysts that form on or under the skin. Let’s take a closer look at each type.
1. Sebaceous cysts are the most common type of cyst that affects the skin. They form when a hair follicle is damaged or a duct becomes blocked, and fluid becomes trapped in a sac beneath the skin.
2. Epidermoid is another common type of cyst that is the result of an accumulation of keratin beneath the skin. These cysts often appear on the face, neck, head, and back, and are prone to infection.
3. Ganglion cysts differ from sebaceous and epidermoid cysts in that they mainly appear near joints and on tendons. They are filled with a jelly-like material and vary in size from tiny (pea-sized) to large (an inch in diameter or bigger).
4. Pilar cysts grow on the surface of the skin covering the scalp and can lead to hair loss in the area where the cyst is located. Pilar cysts feel like a solid knot under your hair and are prone to bursting.
5. Digital Mucous Cysts form at the base of fingernails and toenails and contain a thick, sticky fluid, which is the substance that lubricates joints. They usually look like a clear bubble and resemble blisters.
What happens if a cyst isn’t removed?

Sometimes, nothing will happen if you don’t get a cyst removal. They aren’t harmful to your health, so if they don’t bother you, they can remain just as they are. However, on occasion, a cyst will burst, which can create a more painful and challenging medical situation, especially if your cyst is infected. Fortunately, the removal of a cyst isn’t a difficult procedure, so we can take care of the issue before it has a chance to cause major complications.
How is a cyst removed?

Removing a cyst is a very straightforward procedure. Your Aura Dermatologist will mark the cyst that is to be removed and administer an anesthetic to the area to make the procedure more comfortable for you. A small incision will be made so that we can remove the fluid-filled sac from beneath the skin. We then close the incision with stitches, provide you with post-care instructions, and send you on your way.

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