Removal of lumps under the skin

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

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.

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.

  1. The skin is numbed.
  2. The doctor makes a small cut and removes the lump.
  3. 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.