sebaceous cyst removal from crown

[Mikey1970]

I am currently buzzed down to a zero & wearing the almost shaved look atm - I have a sebaceous cyst smack bang on the middle of my crown.

 

At present my hair loss has been confined to the frontal third & although there is some weakness at the crown it is all intact.

 

Wondering if I could safely get this sebaceous cyst surgically removed without bringing on hair loss on the crown? Given my history of shock loss in the frontal third I am obviously nervous about this - but sporting the shaved look, this cyst does not look good.

 

What do people think?

[matt1164]

so I had the same thing and I went to a dermatologist who attempted to remove the cyst in his office and he was unsuccessful so now I have a bald spot in my crown from the surgery that hasn't grown back.

 

my advice would be got to a plastic surgeon or a head and neck surgeon if you already haven't consulted with one.

[Mikey1970]

Thanks. That is what I am afraid of! I am booked in with a plastic surgeon for a consult in mid January. Cheers...

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Another good option would be to go to a reputable hair restoration surgeon. I have removed many of these cysts from patients scalps and the incision needed is very small and should not cause balding.

[Mikey1970]

Thanks for that info Dr Charles.