Arch Plast Surg.  2014 Jan;41(1):85-88. 10.5999/aps.2014.41.1.85.

Minimally Invasive Excision of Epidermal Cysts through a Small Hole Made by a CO2 Laser

• Song SW
• Burm JS
• Yang WY
• Kang SY

• KMID: 2047895
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2014.41.1.85

Abstract

To improve the cosmetic results of removing epidermal cysts, minimally invasive methods have been proposed. We proposed a new minimally invasive method that completely removes a cyst through a small hole made by a CO2 laser. Twenty-five patients with epidermal cysts, which were 0.5 to 1.5 cm in diameter, non-inflamed, and freely movable, were treated. All of the patients were satisfied with the cosmetic results. This method is simple and results in minimal scarring and low recurrence rates without complications.

Keyword

Epidermal cyst; Lasers

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix
Epidermal Cyst*
Humans
Lasers, Gas*
Methods
Recurrence