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The Harley Street Skin Clinic

Precision cosmetic surgery tailored to enhance and refine your natural beauty.

Comprehensive solutions to address a range of body concerns, from stubborn fat to skin laxity.

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globally focused

We are a dermatology clinic known for the best skin cyst removal treatments. Our passion in improving your skin with bespoke treatments, carried out in a safe manner to achieve amazing results.

Expert cosmetic practitioners
Unparalleled Servce
Expert cosmetic
practitioners

At Harley Street Skin Clinic, our cosmetic surgeons are experts and we specialise in cyst removal with ready proven treatments to enhance your skin.

Refreshed, youthful and happy clients
Superior Results
Refreshed, youthful
and happy clients

>Cyst removal provides you smooth and even skin. It also helps remove those unwanted lumps and your skin will look more clear. Feel confident with natural looking results.

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What is a Cyst Removal?

Safe Cyst Solutions

Why do you need skin cyst removal?

A cyst is a type of small, fluid-filled lump felt under the skin. They’re often round, yellow or white in colour and have a dark centre where the pus collects. Most of the time they disappear by themselves and do not need treatment, but you should see a doctor if the cyst causing pain becomes infected concerns you. In general, skin cysts aren’t harmful but they definitely need to be evaluated so as not to miss out on serious health issues.

Do not try to pop a cyst at home, as this may lead to an infection. If the cyst is painful or causing you embarrassment, a dermatologist will be able to treat it. Cortisone injections can also be used which will shrink inflamed cysts within 24 to 48 hours of the treatment. For bigger cysts, surgery is usually required. Harley Street Skin Clinic has several cyst removal procedures that can manage or remove cysts with safe and personalised treatment.

Several benefits include:

  • Improved appearance
  • Quick recovery time
  • Long-lasting results
  • Targeted treatment
  • Boosted self-esteem

The many types

Epidermoid cyst

Epidermoid cysts develop underneath the skin, also referred to as a sebaceous cysts.

Pilar cyst

Pilar cysts can be found in the hair follicles most often on the scalp, also called sebaceous cyst.

Ganglion cysts

A bump near joints or tendons, often over wrists, hands and fingers.

Baker's cyst

A fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that can result from arthritis of all causes.

Bartholin's cyst

A soft lump filled with fluid that develops near the opening of the vagina.

Meibomian cyst (Chalazion)

It is a tiny, painful bump that appears on your eye when an oil gland gets jammed up.

At a glance
Treatment time

30 minutes - 1 hour

Hospital Stay

Not Required

Time off work

1-2 days

Shower

24 hours

Driving

24 hours

Results last

Permanent

Exercise

1 week

Sexual activity

1 week

The journey
Consultation Preparation Treatment Recovery
1
Consultation

It is preferable to begin with a consultation where expectations regarding the procedure, necessary preparations, and actions to be taken before, during, and after the treatment are established.

2
Preparation

We are now focused on all the preparations that must be made, ensuring everything proceeds smoothly financially, emotionally, and physically before the procedure begins.

3
Treatment

During the treatment, incisions are made in front of the ears and along the hairline to access the underlying facial muscles and tissues. The excess skin is then carefully removed, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.

4
Recovery

Although recovery times may vary from person to person, most patients can resume their regular activities within two weeks or less.

Starts at
£950
1
Consultation

It is preferable to begin with a consultation where expectations regarding the procedure, necessary preparations, and actions to be taken before, during, and after the treatment are established.

2
Preparation

We are now focused on all the preparations that must be made, ensuring everything proceeds smoothly financially, emotionally, and physically before the procedure begins.

3
Treatment

During the treatment, incisions are made in front of the ears and along the hairline to access the underlying facial muscles and tissues. The excess skin is then carefully removed, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.

4
Recovery

Although recovery times may vary from person to person, most patients can resume their regular activities within two weeks or less.

The procedure
Precise Cyst Care
How does cyst removal work?

A cyst is a small fluid-filled sac under the skin. If it’s just drained and not completely removed, chances are high it will regrow. This can only be stopped with the surgical excision of the complete sac usually done with local anaesthetic safely. A cyst removal doctor does a tiny incision and drains the cyst from below your area of skin. The area is sutured afterward with minimal scarring using dissolving or non-dissolvable stitches. Non dissolvable stitches are removed in about 7 days. In the case of smaller cuts, there may not be a need for sutures at all.

Comprehensive Cyst Removal
What methods are available?

Open Excision: Here, a lengthwise incision allows for complete cyst excision. The incision is sutured after the cyst has been removed, and this leaves a scar that is either about as long as or slightly longer than the cyst itself.

Wider Excision: A wider excision is employed in cysts that are inflamed, have previously undergone treatment and recurred or scarred. This technique involves complete removal of the cyst and some tissue surrounding the infected portion to prevent recurring of the cyst.

Swift Cyst Solutions
How long does the cyst removal procedure take?

Sebaceous cyst removal typically lasts 30 minutes, but some patients are done in even less. This time frame includes preparation, administration and recovery instructions. However, it may last a little longer depending on the size and location of your cyst. To get an accurate cost estimate based on your needs, please book a consultation to have the cyst examined..

Professional Cyst Care
Why is cyst removal at home a bad idea?

Squeezing a cyst is not going to fix the problem, what you need to do is remove the whole sac in order for it not to come back. Even if you drain it, it may recur. It takes a certified dermatologist to do this with minimal damage, plus it ensures the cyst does not grow back again.

Comfortable Cyst Care
Is cyst removal painful?

There may be some tenderness or discomfort once the local anaesthesia begins to wear off. This is totally natural and in most cases the daily pain can be treated with over-the-counter medications again; exactly as your doc suggests.

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The price
How much does a Cyst Removal cost?

We provide cyst removal services starting at £950 and we are committed to the highest standards of patient care. We use state-of-the-art technologies and top of the line products to guarantee superb results.
At Harley Street Skin Clinic, we care about ensuring that you are as comfortable and satisfied with your treatments as possible while also providing superior outcomes by well trained dermatologists.

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The essentials
What do you need to know before the treatment?

Important things to do prior your procedure:

  • Shower before your treatment and cleanse the area you will have treated with antibacterial soap.
  • Avoid Shaving the skin around the cyst.
  • Avoid medicine that lowers blood pressure on the day of your procedure.
  • Stop blood thinners except for Aspirin. You can take Aspirin if you need it.
  • Avoid taking medicine that prevents blood clots five days before your procedure and restart it immediately after the surgery.
  • Stop Plavix seven days before the procedure.
  • Discontinue Factor X inhibitors (Ex: Xarelto or Pradaxa) 3 days before, you can often resume the day after.

What is the recommended post-treatment care?

  • You can put ice on and off to the area over dressing as ice will help with swelling.
  • Ibuprofen (200 mg or 400 mg) every six hours as needed for pain.
  • You will experience a little bit of swelling and it may have lumps around the area where they made an incision.
  • If you have a compression dressing, leave it on overnight as this will help blood to not pool in your wound.
  • You may shower and rinse hair gently the following day. So no major sports for the next 2 days. Take it easy with super vigorous activities.
  • You may also continue with your regular medications and diet.

Is post-operative visit necessary?

Most of the time, there is no need to schedule a follow-up visit. The incision is closed with an absorbable suture that will dissolve on its own over a period of 4 to 6 weeks.

Why have a Cyst Removal?
Less Irritation
Symptom relief

  • Reduces friction discomfort from clothing and movement.
  • Improves mobility when the cyst is located near a joint.
  • Does away with a lot of infections linked to cysts.

Cost Saving
Prevent recurrence
  • Surely

    Make sure the entire cyst is removed, reducing risk of regrowth.

  • Decrease

    Decreases future treatment expenses from recurring cysts.

  • Reduce

    Reduces the fear of a recurrence of the cyst.

Smoother Skin
Aesthetic improvement

  • Achieve smoother skin post-removal.
  • Reduces the visibility of cysts.
  • Makes it easy to have a good skincare routine without any complications.

Before & afters
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Recovery timeline

How long it takes to recover from cyst removal will depend upon the kind and location of the inflamed cyst. For the most part, you can expect to be up and about in a week or two. Keep checking the area and if it looks red, swollen or pus seems to be coming out then call your medical team as there could be signs of an infection.

No recovery journey is perfect and they all are unique, so you need to be patient. Allow your body the time to heal, adhere diligently to what guidelines are provided for aftercare by your surgeon and rest up whilst in recovery. Light movements and healthy eating can also help keep you active, which supports a speedy recovery.

  • Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and pores
The benefits
Less irritation

  • Reduces the appearance of bumps for smoother visible skin
  • Reduces chafing and rubbing on clothing, resulting in smooth skin
  • If it is removed properly, its scar will be less visible
  • Restores smooth skin, boosting self-esteem

No recurrence

  • Relieves the pressure to help you move without pain
  • Clears up interruptions that frustrate everyday activities
  • Relieves discomfort from cysts in tender areas
  • Prevents regrowth guaranteeing you comfort for life

Prevents rupture

  • Reduces the risk of infection which overall makes you healthier
  • Prevents cysts from rupturing, which is a much safer recovery
  • Faster healing with fewer complications
  • This guarantees long-lasting health benefits if taken out thoroughly

Am I suitable
Is Cyst Removal good for me?

If you have a cyst, you would be a good candidate for cyst removal. Even if other treatments have not worked, many cysts will respond to treatment. This technique is particularly useful for those who have pain, soreness, inflammation or recurrent infections.

If a cyst is affecting your confidence or daily life, its removal can have significant benefits for you as part of addressing well-being holistically. It is advisable to contact us so we can assess your case and give you information on what would be good for you.

The risks
Can risks be prevented?

Every surgical removal procedure is associated with risks, such as chances of scarring, lesser chance infection and bleeding. Another problem is the distinct probability that said cyst can grow back, needing an additional removal.

You should discuss these risks with your doctor before going in for surgery.