What it is
With a lump under the skin that bothers you, grows or becomes inflamed, the doctor can remove it under local anaesthetic. It is often a sebaceous cyst or a fatty lump, and it can be sent for a tissue test.
Removal of lumps under the skin
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A sebaceous cyst or fatty lump is removed under local anaesthetic.
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About the treatment
At a glance
- Pain level
- Little pain with anaesthetic
- Downtime
- Short downtime
Benefits
- Local anaesthetic
- Tissue test if needed
- Short procedure
Expected results
The lump is removed, and the scar often fades over time.
Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
The procedure is usually done once, but you may need a check-up or stitch removal. Based on the tissue test, the doctor decides whether you need more follow-up.
- The skin is numbed.
- The doctor makes a small cut and removes the lump.
- The wound is stitched, and the lump is sent for a tissue test if needed.
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
Little pain with anaesthetic.
- Bleeding or infection.
- A scar.
- The lump can come back.
- Keep the wound clean and dry for a few days.
- Stitches are often removed after 1–2 weeks.
Short downtime.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
- Adults with a sebaceous cyst or fatty lump under the skin.
Contact a doctor if you have increasing redness, warmth, pus or a fever.