Sebaceous Cyst Causes, Treatments & More
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5. Is Surgery for a Sebaceous Cyst Dangerous?
Surgical removal of a cyst is an outpatient procedure and rarely causes complications. Sebaceous cyst removal involves an excision procedure that lasts approximately 30 minutes. The numbing medication injected in the area of the cyst is usually lidocaine and epinephrine, which deaden the nerves surrounding the cyst.4‘Anesthesia’ NHS Choices, NHS, 14 June 2018, www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaesthesia/#:~:text=local
The dermatologist takes a complete medical history before the procedure to ensure there are no possible interactions or adverse side effects of the numbing medication. Cyst removal does not require general anesthesia, so there is no need for intubation or oxygen.
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