A 25-year-old member asked:
what is the percentage that i could die from getting surgery to get rid of a sebaceous cyst?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Paul Harper answered
51 years experience General Surgery
Almost none.: Most of these cysts can be done under local and present very little risk. There are certain problems some patients can have with local but it is rare. Problems can occur more frequently with general but these are rare as well. Have your cyst out and relax.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered
27 years experience General Surgery
Minimal: Assuming that you are healthy otherwise, less than one percent. A good anesthesiologist can determine your risk personally.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Harold Rosenfeld answered
55 years experience Plastic Surgery
Small: Assuming your health is good, you are safer having the surgery than driving to the facility to have it done.
Answered on Oct 17, 2016
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Harold Rosenfeld answered
55 years experience Plastic Surgery
Minimal discomfort: Assuming 1]this is of the skin, 2]cometent surgeon] 3] reasonable patient: the procedure is commonly done under local anesthesia, as an out patient. T ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Schnarrs answered
35 years experience Plastic Surgery
Cyst: They can return, chances are the pouch or sack that the material fills up in has not been removed all the way, yes have it removed by a plastic surgeo ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amrit Singh answered
50 years experience Cardiology
U may: wait if it is shrinking . you may not notice it after a while. u may do surgery anytime.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Garramone answered
22 years experience Plastic Surgery
Yes: Yes with a scar revision. Although you will still have a scar, but hopefully better one.
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