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Cyst Removal

Conveniently Located to Serve Houston and the Greater Houston Area

Cysts are usually benign growths that aren’t harmful to your health, but they can be bothersome. The board-certified dermatologists at Elite Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, with offices in the Greater Houston Area can expertly remove your cyst and prevent it from coming back. Call today or schedule an appointment online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cyst?

Cysts are a common skin condition characterized by the development of a small pocket of fluid or keratin substance under your skin. You may form a cyst after an injury or from a clogged or malformed oil gland. Cysts also form around foreign objects.

How do I know if I have a cyst?

Cysts aren’t usually painful, but you may be able to identify a cyst by touch. They usually feel like a firm, smooth pea that easily rolls under your skin.

Although cysts are benign, they can become inflamed or rupture. This can be a risk for infection, and you should have your cyst evaluated and treated by the skin experts at Elite Dermatology and Plastic Surgery especially if it suddenly becomes painful or increases in size.

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What can I expect during removal of a cyst?

Removal of a cyst requires full removal of the entire cyst capsule. Although a cyst can be drained, it will come back if the capsule isn’t removed.

Before removing your cyst, the team injects a numbing agent in the area to ease any discomfort. The dermatologist then opens your skin with a surgical blade and removes the entire cyst through the opening. As skilled surgeons, the team at Elite Dermatology and Plastic Surgery use only small incisions when removing a cyst to minimize scarring.

After removing the cyst, the dermatologist closes the opening with stitches and sends the cyst to the lab to be examined and evaluated to ensure that it’s a benign cyst.
Procedure time may vary depending on the location of your cyst but may take about 30 minutes to remove your cyst.

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OUR LOCATIONS

Fulshear, TX

27131 Fulshear Bend Dr

Fulshear, TX 77441

Heights, TX

2222 N. Shepherd Drive Suite 102 Houston, TX 77008

Kingwood, TX

4505 Kingwood Drive Suite 185 Kingwood, TX 77345

Pearland, TX

1930 Pearland Pkwy Suite 154 Pearland, TX 77581

Vintage Park, TX

20326 State Highway 249 Suite 400 Houston, TX 77070

River Oaks, TX

2571 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019

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ABOUT US

At Elite Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dermatological care to the Greater Houston community. With a team of dedicated physicians, including dermatologists, dermatopathologists, Mohs surgeons, and plastic surgeons, we offer comprehensive services to address a wide range of skin conditions and concerns.

Founded on the principles of compassion, innovation, and expertise, we are committed to delivering personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our team of board-certified physicians brings together a wealth of experience and specialization in various aspects of dermatology, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care possible.