Cyst Removal

Cysts are slow growing, benign bumps which grow under the skin and can occur almost anywhere on the body. Although not life threatening, cysts can often be a cause of discomfort or embarrassment for people with visible facial cyst or skin cyst or arm cyst.

What a cyst looks like

A skin cyst is a round, dome-shaped lump. It’s yellow or white, often with a small dark plug through which you might be able to squeeze out pus.

Cysts can range in size from smaller than a pea to a few centimetres across. They grow slowly.

Skin cysts do not usually hurt, but can become tender, sore and red if they become infected.

Foul-smelling pus coming out of the cyst is another sign of infection.

Why do cysts form?

Some of the cells in the top layer of skin produce keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility.

Normally, these cells move up to the surface of the skin as they start to die so they can be shed.

But the cells sometimes move deeper into the skin and multiply, forming a sac.

They secrete keratin into the middle of the sac, which forms a thick, yellow paste. This can ooze out of the cyst if it burst.

Why choose Persona.

At Persona Medical Aesthetics, we believe in taking a personal yet professional approach.  During your free consultation, we will advise on the removal process. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and go through any details you are not sure about.