Dr Peter Kim is a registered medical practitioner with extensive experience in the assessment and management of skin lesions and minor skin conditions.
As part of routine clinical auditing conducted in December 2025, our practice recorded the removal of over 1,200 skin lesions during the audit period, with cysts being one of the most commonly assessed presentations.
Cysts are common skin lesions that may appear as a lump beneath the skin. They can occur on the scalp, face, neck, trunk, or limbs. While many cysts are benign, any skin lump that is changing, inflamed, painful, recurrent, or uncertain should be assessed by a medical practitioner.
A cyst assessment is a clinical consultation focused on evaluating your skin lesion and discussing appropriate management options based on your individual clinical findings. Recommendations are made after examination and may include monitoring, further investigation, or procedural treatment where clinically indicated.
Where clinically appropriate and with informed consent, cyst removal may be performed on the same day as the consultation under local anaesthesia. In some cases, depending on clinical complexity, patient factors, or preference, referral to a day surgery facility may be recommended.
Fees
Consultation fee: $105, with an applicable Medicare rebate (item 23) where eligible.
Medicare and fees: Medicare eligibility and any rebates are explained during the consultation or at the time of booking.
Surgical management: Where cyst removal is clinically indicated, cyst can be removed on the day of consulation.
Typical gap fee: The average gap fee for a cyst surgery is around $500, depending on individual clinical circumstances and Medicare eligibility.
Appointments
To arrange a consultation, please contact the clinic:
The following are real patient cases involving cyst surgery performed in our clinic under local anaesthesia. These cases are presented for educational purposes only and are not intended to be promotional. Individual clinical circumstances, management decisions, and outcomes may vary.
A cyst on the shoulder was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880A cyst of the scalp was surgically removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Patient returned after one week to remove sutures. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with two cysts on the back that had become symptomatic. The lower cyst had recently stopped discharging and had increased in size. Following clinical assessment, both lesions were managed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
The patient presented with a cyst on the face. He did not want more scars than he already had. The cyst was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This is a progress photo of the cyst on the forehead. It was removed under local anaesthesia. The patient returned after one week to have the sutures removed. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
The patient presented with a cyst that grew and popped few times over the past several years. The cyst was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
The patient presented with a cyst that was unresponsive to needling and antibiotics. Cyst was removed under local anaesthesia. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
The patient presented with an infected cyst 4 weeks ago. The abscess was drained and antibiotics prescribed. She returned 4 weeks later for excision of the cyst sac. Both procedures are minor and can be performed under local anaesthesia. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
A small cyst on the face was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. The patient had a friend who required extensive surgery for a very large cyst in the same region and wished to avoid a similarly complex procedure. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
A large growing cyst from the head was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
Pilar cyst commonly occurs in the scalp area. These cysts can be treated as a minor operation under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This was a quite a large cyst under the skin. It was removed under local anaesthesia. To limit the scar, the content of cyst was evacuated and the sac was completely excised to ensure it does not recur.
This patient presented with a cyst in the head (scalp) had gradually enlarged. The lesion was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation following clinical assessment. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a longstanding cyst on the buttock that had gradually enlarged. It recently became painful after he started work as a driver. The lesion was removed under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a longstanding ear cyst that had gradually enlarged. The lesion was removed under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst that had been increasing in size over approximately two years. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. This patient presented with a cyst that had been increasing in size over approximately two years. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst in the face. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst on the face that had been increasing in size over approximately seven years. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the calf. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the shoulder. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the back. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the head. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. The photo was taken one week after the surgery.📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the forehead scalp. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. The photo was taken 1 week after the surgery.📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the head/scalp. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the scalp with photo taken 1 week after the surgery. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the forehead. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the head. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the forehead. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the neck. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the face. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the back. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the face. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the temple. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst near the eyelid The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the temple skin. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a cyst of the neck. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880This patient presented with a cyst of the eyelid area. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880This patient presented with a cyst of the head. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880This patient presented with a cyst of the head. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880This patient presented with a cyst of the eyelid. The cyst was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
