Sebaceous cyst excision

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Sebaceous cyst excision

Cyst originating from skin (usually excised under local anaesthetic, if larger may require general anaesthetic)

Speciality ENT, General Surgery
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II General +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 1 to 2 weeks
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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