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When having surgery to have a dermoid cyst removed where exactly is the incision made? will i have a lot of scaring?

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Incision: This is made near the cyst, there should be minimal scarring. The size of the scar sometimes depends on the size of the cyst.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Need more info: Need to know where the cyst is, size, etc. Dermoids can be found anywhere.

Answered 10/4/2016

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