SKIN PROCEDURES

Cysts

A cyst is a lump that forms under the skin. Cysts can become large and unsightly and can also be prone to infection so may need to be surgically removed.

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What's involved?

A skin cyst is a closed sac-like lump under the skin, usually filled with fluid, pus or other material like keratin. They're non-cancerous and generally slow-growing. Cysts can be removed during a consultation at one of my outpatient clinics.

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Removal

Key Info

Surgery Duration

10 minutes

Anaesthesia

Local

Hospital Stay

Outpatient clinic

Exercise Resumption

1 week

Time Off Work

Return to work same day

Scarring

The size of the cyst will determine the size of the scar. The general rule is the scar will be half the length of the cyst

In terms of how your scars will heal and fade over time, everyone is different and the appearance will depend on skin tone, elasticity and how your skin heals.

Recovery

All the stitches are dissovable and you can return to work the same day.

Simple dressings will be supplied if necessary.

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Risks

While most patients experience no significant complications, potential risks include:

Infection
Bleeding or Haematoma
Scarring
Recurrence

Cost

Cyst removal from the trunk or limbs costs from £750.

Cyst removal from the head or neck costs from £850.

Histology costs extra.

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WHERE I WORK

Locations

Working at top teaching hospitals and private hospitals across London, easily accessible from Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge stations, including a new clinic at Battersea Power Station.

St Thomas’ Hospital



Westminster Bridge Consulting Rooms
Westminster Bridge Rd

Lambeth, London

SE1 7EH

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Cleveland Clinic
London


Cleveland Clinic London
33 Grosvenor Pl
London
SW1X 7HY

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HCA London Bridge
at The Shard

HCA Healthcare UK,
The Shard, 32 St Thomas St,
London
SE1 9BS

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LIPS at Battersea Power Station

1st Floor,
Turbine Hall B,
Battersea Power Station,
London
SW11 8DD

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