We perform more cyst surgeries under local anesthesia than any other doctor in Sydney, with over a thousand successful procedures. Our services are professional and affordable.
Cyst removal is a minor surgery / operation that can be performed on the same day as your consultation at the comfort of local anasethesia in in few minutes. The average cost for a single cyst removal surgery is $350 (gap).
Ninety-five percent of cysts can be safely removed in our clinic under local anesthesia on the same day as the consultation.
At the Minor Skin Surgery Clinic in Sydney, we specialise in offering comprehensive services, including diagnosis, treatment, and minor surgical removal of cysts under local anesthesia.
Our commitment is to provide:
High-quality care. We have performed thousands of cyst surgeries.
Cosmetic surgery approach.
At an affordable price. The average cost to remove a cyst surgically is $300 (gap).
A single cyst surgery costs generally $350 or $500 (gap). The fee is $350 for a simple cyst and $500 for a more complex cyst and cysts in the face. The gap fee is an out-of-pocket expense. This is the fee that you will not receive any reimbursement.
Q: What is cyst surgery?
A: Cyst surgery is when a doctor removes a cyst, a sac-like structure filled with fluid or semi-solid material, from the body.
The middle photo shows a cyst, which is a sac filled with either fluid, mucus, or sebum. It is most commonly filled with sebum.
Q: Why is cyst surgery performed?
A: Cyst surgery is undertaken to address various reasons, including alleviating pain or discomfort caused by the cyst, minimizing the risk of infection, or treating complications such as infection or abscess.
This is a cyst that became infected and developed into an abscess. The abscess was drained and treated with oral antibiotics. Once the infection settled, the cyst was surgically removed a few weeks later. The cost for drainage of abscess is $150.
Q: Is cyst surgery a major operation?
A: In 95% of cases, cyst surgery is regarded as a minor operation. It is typically conducted in one of our clinics (Eastwood, Cabramatta, Chatswood) under local anesthesia. It is usually performed on the same day as the consultation.
Complex cases will be referred to a surgeon to be operated in the hospital or day surgery. However, 95% of cysts can be treated on the same day under local anaesthesia.
Q: How is cyst surgery performed?
A: The way cyst surgery is done can change based on how big the cyst is, where it is, and what type of cyst it is.
As shown in the diagram below, the skin is numbed with local anaesthesia first. Dr Kim will make a small incision in the skin, carefully remove the cyst and its contents, and then close the incision with stitches. The procedure to remove a simple cyst generally takes about 15 minutes.
Q: Can you provide a video demonstration of a cyst surgery?
Here are video demonstrations of a cyst surgery.
This is a cyst removed from the scalp.
This cyst was removed from the back of the neck. This is the most common way to remove a cyst.
Cyst removed from the abdominal wall.
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Q: Is cyst surgery painful?
A: Cyst surgery is usually done under local anesthesia, which numbs the area being operated on. Patients should not feel any pain during the surgery after the local anesthesia is given.
However, some patients may experience breakthrough pain, especially with larger cysts. In these cases, more local anesthesia can be given during the procedure.
After the procedure, there might be some discomfort or soreness, although this is not commonly reported.
Q: How long does it take to recover from cyst surgery?
A:Recovery time can vary depending on the size and location of the cyst, as well as individual healing abilities.
Stitches on the face and neck are typically removed after one week, while stitches on other parts of the body may be removed after a couple of weeks.
During this time, it’s important to follow any post-operative instructions given by Dr. Kim and keep the area clean and protected. It can take months for a scar to fully gain strength.
Q: Are there any risks or complications associated with cyst surgery?
A:
Cyst surgery is generally considered a safe minor operation. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks, including the following:
infection,
numbness or pain (neuralgia or neuropraxia),
bleeding,
scarring, and
the potential for the cyst to recur.
To minimise these risks, the doctor will meticulously perform the procedure with due care and skill.
Q: Will the cyst come back after surgery?
A: In most cases, if the cyst is completely excised, it does not recur. If it is partially moved, then there is a small possibility that a new cyst may develop in the same area.
This is a cyst that was removed by a general surgeon 2 years ago. The cyst recurred, presumably because it was not completely removed in the first instance. The residual cyst was excised under local anesthesia.
When the cyst is completely removed, as shown below, it is rare for them to recur.
A cyst was taken out from the skin on the buttocks using local anesthesia by Dr. Peter Kim. It’s unlikely that this cyst will come back because it was completely removed.
Q. What happens when the cyst is infected?
This patient presented with an abscess (infected cyst) in December. The abscess was drained and the infection was treated with oral antibiotics. After several weeks (February), she returned to us and we removed the scar and the cyst remnant. The wound was sutured in two layers to produce the best possible scar.
Q. Can a cyst be removed on the same day as the consultation?
In our clinics, most cysts are removed on the same day as the consultation.
As a general rule, if the cyst is not infected or if it is complex and requires hospital treatment, the cyst can be removed on the same day as the consultation.
However, if the cyst is infected, the infection needs to be cleared with antibiotics before surgery can be performed. The waiting period is usually 6-8 weeks.
Q. What are the other options?
Some small, surface-level cysts can be treated without surgery using a laser or anti-inflammatory injections.
However, these methods usually aren’t as effective as surgery and don’t cure the cysts.
Most cysts will require a minor operation for complete treatment.
Q. What cysts dont you treat?
We do not treat the following cysts:
Ganglions
Pilonidal cysts or sinuses
Thyroglossal cysts
CASE STUDIES – CYST SURGERY
Click the tab below to see examples of cyst surgeries done at our clinic, organised by different body areas. These are just a few of the thousands of procedures we’ve completed.
A cyst was successfully removed from the scalp under local anesthesia. The procedure was quick, effective, and ensured minimal downtime for the patient.This patient came in for a facial cyst removal but was able to have four cysts removed in one go—from the face, chest, abdomen, and back—all under local anesthesia. By doing this, he avoided extra costs like day hospital fees and anesthetist charges, saving thousands of dollars while getting everything taken care of in one session.
A cyst on the right side of the face was removed using local anesthesia.
A cyst was removed under the local anaesthesia from the forehead.
A cyst was removed from the scalp under local anaesthesia.$500.
There were two cysts side by side in the earlobe. The cysts were removed from the back of the ear to conceal the scar. $500.
A cyst was removed from back of the head.
This patient was referred to see a dermatologist for a consultation regarding the removal of the cyst. After the consultation, they scheduled an appointment for the cyst surgery in six months’ time. However, the patient came to see me for surgical removal under local anesthesia. We were able to offer her the surgery on the same day as the consultation.
A cyst was removed from the scalp. The surgeon recommended having it removed at a day hospital, which would cost thousands of dollars.
A 50mm cyst was removed from the scalp under local anaesthesia.
The cyst on the scalp was removed. This patient had previously had a cyst removed under general anesthesia. However, this time, her cyst was removed under local anesthesia.
A small cyst from the scalp was successfully removed under local anesthesia. Smaller cysts are generally easier to remove surgically.
A cyst was removed from the Chin under local anaesthesia.
Cyst surgery from the Face
This is a cyst removed from the temple area. $500.
Cyst removed from the chin. $500.
A mole was removed from the ear under local anaesthesia.
A cyst from the jawline was removed under local anaesthesia.
The cyst was initially removed several years ago by another surgeon in Westmead, but it recurred. Dr. Kim removed the cyst under local anesthesia. The most important factor in reducing the recurrence rate is the completeness of cyst excision during surgery. The cyst was completely removed, and it should not recur.
Cyst removal surgery was performed on the back of the ear. The skin lump exhibited characteristics typical of a cyst. As part of our routine procedure, the specimen was sent for examination by a pathologist. Unexpectedly, the analysis revealed that this skin lesion was a rare skin cancer, specifically a skin lymphoma.
For two years, this woman had a slowly growing cyst on her scalp. She postponed surgery because of her wedding plans. Eventually, the cyst was removed under local anesthesia.
A cyst from the left face was removed under local anaesthesia. $500.
A cyst from the neck was removed under local anesthesia. Diagnosis of a lump in this area typically requires confirmation by ultrasound before surgery can be offered. This is a sensitive surgical area, and the cost is $500 (gap).
A mobile cyst from the temple was removed under local anaesthesia.
This is a residual cyst that was initially removed in the hospital by a general surgeon. Unfortunately, when the patient returned to the surgeon, they were asked for an additional $3,000 to remove the remainder of the cyst. We completed the cyst removal under local anesthesia.
A cyst was removed from the back under local anaesthesia.
This cyst was removed under local anaesthesia. The cyst was full of ingrown hair.
A cyst on the front of the chest might lead to complications, like a keloid scar. Keloid scars can form anywhere on the body but are more common on the chest. If a keloid develops, Dr. Peter Kim can treat it.
A large sebaceous cyst was removed from the scalp under local anaesthesia.
This patient came in for a facial cyst removal but was able to have four cysts removed in one go—from the face, chest, abdomen, and back—all under local anesthesia. By doing this, he avoided extra costs like day hospital fees and anesthetist charges, saving thousands of dollars while getting everything taken care of in one session.A cyst on the back was removed under local anesthesia. The patient had a similar cyst removed by their GP two years ago, but it grew back. Cysts often recur if they are not completely removed. The patient returned to their GP and was referred to us for further treatment.
The patient had an infected cyst, which was excised under local anesthesia (ULA). They were prescribed oral antibiotics following the procedure.
This cyst had been growing steadily over the past 10 years, becoming increasingly uncomfortable and painful. It was removed under local anesthesia.
A cyst on the shoulder started to get infected. In the early stage, it can be surgically removed with local anesthesia. The patient was given antibiotics after the surgery.
two cysts from the armpit (axilla) was removed under local anaesthesia.
Cyst removal surgery of the lower abdominal skin.
This cyst in the base of the penis is called Steatocystoma. Steatocystoma multiplex can be caused by mutations in the KRT17 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein called keratin 17, which is produced in the nails, the hair follicles, and the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
We take a particular care to not distort the shape of the underlying tattoo when removing the cyst.
two small cysts removed from the chest.
A cyst from the right armpit was surgically removed under local anaesthesia.
A cyst was removed from the upper back.
This cyst was attempted to be removed twice by the local GP under local anesthesia but failed. It was then referred to a surgeon who recommended surgery in the day hospital at a cost of $2500. However, the cyst was successfully removed under local anesthesia.
A cyst from the upper back was removed under local anaesthesia.
A cyst was removed from the back under local anaesthesia.
A cyst was removed from the back under local anaesthesia.
A large cyst was removed from the back under local anesthesia for $500. This cyst had gradually enlarged over the past few years until it reached a point where it could not grow any further. It was also in the early stages of infection.
A residual cyst was removed from the back. A GP attempted to remove this cyst but was only partially successful. We were able to completely remove the remaining cyst. $300.
A cyst was removed from the buttocks skin.
A cyst from the back was surgically removed under local anaesthesia.
A cyst was surgically removed from the anterior chest.
A cyst removed from the buttocks under local anaesthesia.
The cyst on the left chest initially seemed small on the skin surface but, upon examination, revealed a considerable lumpiness beneath the skin. Cyst removal surgery was conducted under local anesthesia.
Here is another patient who presented with a cyst in the back of the thigh which did not cause any problems for 3-4 years. Then one day it became infected and developed an abscess. The abscess was drained and the wax in the cyst was removed. The patient was placed on oral antibiotics. This patient is booked to return in 2 months to remove the cyst sac to prevent recurrence
Sebacerous cyst removed from the back
A cyst was removed from the side of the chest.
A cyst surgery on the chest.
A cyst was removed from the back under local anaesthesia.
A mobile cyst from the scrotum was removed under local anaesthesia.
High-quality care. We have performed thousands of cyst surgeries.
