Skin cysts are round smooth lumps under the skin, usually filled with fluid or pus. They can vary in size or colour and may have a black spot (punctum) in them. Cysts can be found anywhere on the body and some people have more than one or even many. Cysts are mostly slow-growing and are usually painless but may become infected or inflamed, and can discharge a smelly cheese-like substance. If a cyst is not problematic it will not usually be removed by the NHS but may be in certain circumstances. However, it is always advisable to get new lumps checked by your GP.
Comedones are like large blackheads and are often mistaken for cysts – they form a plug of sebum and are found in various sizes. These can usually be removed painlessly without the use of local anaesthetic.
Panacea Skin Clinic offers surgical excision of cysts measuring less than 5cm in diameter. We reserve the right to refuse the treatment of cysts in areas classed as high-risk by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD).** Our treatment package includes the surgical excision, any aftercare, and a review with suture removal 7-14 days later (depending on the area being treated). Book an initial consultation and take advantage of our 10% discount off the overall treatment price on completion. We also have a multiple lipoma package (see below for details).
Initial Consultation – £30 (Payable on booking).
Comedones – without local anaesthetic – £80
Single Cyst Removal Package – £250
Multiple Lipoma Package Up to 5 x low-risk* lipomas excised over 1 or 2 sessions – £1000
* Treatment bookings require a £50 deposit (cancellation policy applies).
**Taken from the British Association of Dermatologists
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I’d had a benign bony lump on my forehead for a couple of years and although it wasn’t causing any discomfort I was self-conscious about it. Andy Pascoe removed it for me. He fully explained the procedure to me, including the risks of minor surgery. The procedure was painless. He gave me clear instructions for aftercare.
The wound healed without complications and has not left a scar, I have no hesitation in recommending his service and would certainly use him again