An Aesthetic Technique for Complete Removal of a Sebaceous Cyst through a Small Elliptical Incision

Authors

  • Arthi Kruavit Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University. Bangkok 10400, Thailand.

Abstract

Objective: An aesthetic technique is described for one-stage complete removal of a sebaceous cyst through a 1-2 x 3-4 mm elliptical incision around the punctum of the cyst and parallel to the skin crease.

Methods: The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with the use of vasoconstrictive effect of the epinephrine and hydrodissection of the anaesthetic solution. One or two interrupted stitches are usually required for wound closure with everted wound margins.

Results: The postoperative results were uneventful with no recurrence. The aesthetic results were found to be very satisfactory and no patients required scar revisions.

Conclusion: This technique is simple and easy and it is highly recommended to all doctors.

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Published

2008-07-31

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Kruavit A. An Aesthetic Technique for Complete Removal of a Sebaceous Cyst through a Small Elliptical Incision. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2008 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 23];29(3):93-6. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/241035

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Vol. 29 No. 3 (2008): July - September

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Original Articles

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