Skin cyst removal
What is it?
A sebaceous cyst (epidermoid cyst) is a small benign lump under the skin that can grow, become inflamed or infected. Treatment consists of removing it entirely, with its wall, to prevent it from coming back.
Who is it for?
Anyone bothered by a cyst, especially if it grows, becomes infected repeatedly or is on a visible area.
How it is done
Consultation, then excision at the practice through a small incision, outside a phase of infection.
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia.
Recovery
Dressing, local care for a few days, removal of stitches.
The result
A small scar; the risk of recurrence is low when the wall is removed completely.
Risks
Like any procedure, this one carries risks that are rare but real (infection, haematoma, healing problems, asymmetry, reaction to anaesthesia...). They are explained in detail during the consultation, with written information.
Frequently asked questions
Should it be operated on when infected?
During infection, the inflammation is treated first; complete removal is done once it has settled.
Can I squeeze it myself?
No: this encourages infection and recurrence.
Is it reimbursed?
Dr Stroumza-Escoffier is contracted with the French national health insurance: medical procedures are reimbursed at the official rates, purely cosmetic procedures are not.
Where does the procedure take place?
At the practice, 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Most procedures are performed under local anaesthesia and take less than 30 minutes.
I live abroad: how should I organise my trip?
Contact the practice by phone or e-mail. An examination in Paris is required; small lesions can often be removed during the same stay, and the laboratory results are sent to you.
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