Cysts and lipomas can create noticeable lumps beneath your skin. At Bravo Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Monica Bravo evaluates these typically benign growths and offers surgical removal when appropriate to help address your concerns.
Remove Bothersome Lumps Beneath
Your Skin
Finding a lump beneath your skin can be concerning, especially if it grows, becomes tender, or rubs against clothing. Two causes are cysts, which are enclosed sacs containing keratin or other material, and lipomas, which are soft growths made of fatty tissue. Both forms of growth are usually benign, but they can cause discomfort, inflammation, or cosmetic concerns.
Cyst and lipoma removal involves surgically excising these growths when appropriate. After examining the lump and confirming its likely nature, Dr. Bravo makes a small incision to carefully remove the cyst or fatty tissue. The procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia, with the goal of addressing the growth while minimizing unnecessary tissue damage.
Common Signs & Symptoms of Cysts & Lipoma:
- Round or oval lumps beneath your skin
- Slow-growing bumps that gradually increase in size
- Soft, rubbery, or firm growths
- Lumps that move slightly when pressed
- A small central opening or punctum on certain cysts
- Skin-colored or slightly yellowish bumps
- Tenderness or discomfort when pressure is applied
- Redness, warmth, or swelling if a cyst becomes inflamed
- Drainage of thick, whitish, or foul-smelling material from a cyst
- Cysts appearing on the face, scalp, neck, or trunk
- Irritation from clothing or repeated friction
Your Cyst & Lipoma Removal Session With Dr. Bravo
Dr. Bravo begins by examining your lump and discussing your symptoms. If removal is appropriate, she cleans the area and injects local anesthetic to numb your skin. She then makes an incision and removes the cyst, including its capsule when possible, or the lipoma’s fatty tissue. Depending on the wound, she may close it with stitches and apply a dressing. You’ll then receive instructions for wound care, healing, and follow-ups.
Benefits of Cyst & Lipoma Removal:
- Removal of bothersome lumps beneath your skin
- Relief from pressure, tenderness, or discomfort
- Reduced irritation from clothing or friction
- Improved skin contour and appearance
- Treatment of cysts that repeatedly become inflamed
- Evaluation of growths that change in size or appearance
- In-office surgical removal under local anesthesia for suitable growths
- Minimal disruption to surrounding healthy tissue
FAQs
Do I Need to Have My Cyst or Lipoma Removed?
Not necessarily. If your growth is benign and doesn’t cause problems, monitoring may be sufficient. Removal may be recommended if it becomes painful, inflamed, or bothersome.
Will My Removal Procedure Hurt?
Local anesthesia numbs the treatment area, so you should feel little to no sharp pain during removal. You may notice some pressure or pulling.
Will My Cyst or Lipoma Grow Back?
Complete removal generally reduces recurrence risk. Cysts may return if part of the capsule remains, while lipomas rarely recur after complete excision.
Will I Have a Scar After Removal?
Surgical removal typically leaves a scar. Its appearance depends on the incision size, location, and your healing response.
Can I Return to Work After My Procedure?
You can often resume light activities the same day. You may need to limit strenuous exercise or movements that stretch the incision while healing.
Schedule Your Consultation for Cyst & Lipoma Removal in Covington, LA
A lump beneath your skin isn’t always a cause for alarm, but you deserve to know what it is and whether it needs treatment. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Monica Bravo carefully evaluates cysts and lipomas, explains your options, and recommends removal when appropriate. Schedule your cyst and lipoma removal consultation in Covington, LA, today.
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