Sebaceous cysts are very common and totally benign. They can, however, become a nuisance, become infected and need to be removed. Sebaceous cysts are the most common skin cysts.
Formed in the sebaceous glands and created by the accumulation of sebum under the skin, the oily substance that protects the epidermis, a sebaceous cyst has the appearance of a small, hard bump the color of the skin, sometimes slightly yellow or white.
Personalized assessment
To determine the most suitable treatment, an initial consultation is recommended.
The aim is to analyze your needs and draw up a customized treatment plan.
They range in size from a few millimeters to 2 cm for the largest, and consist of two elements: the cyst wall and its contents, a liquid composed mainly of sebum and keratin. Sebaceous cysts can be found anywhere on the body, but mainly where sebaceous glands are most numerous: the neck, groin, upper back, chest and scalp. Sebaceous cysts affect men more often than women, due to their thicker skin.
In certain cases, when the sebaceous cyst is aesthetically embarrassing, or if it is poorly placed and subject to friction, or if it is painful, we may decide to remove it. Surgical excision involves making a small incision in the skin through which the cyst pocket containing the sebum is emptied and completely removed. The risk of the cyst reappearing is possible, but fairly low, especially if the cyst wall has been completely removed.
The Clinique du Lac can offer you this surgical removal. You must first meet the plastic surgeon during an initial consultation, and then the procedure can be scheduled. The procedure lasts between 30 and 45 minutes and does not require general anesthesia or time off work.