Surgical Extraction

Dr Priya Sen
Aug 7, 2019
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Updated: Aug 7, 2019

This is a simple procedure using a needle and surgical extractor to remove sebaceous or other material which is trapped under the skin. There will be some redness and possible scabbing in the treated areas lasting 24-48 hours.

Conditions commonly treated by this modality include:

- Whiteheads and blackheads

- Small cysts

- Molluscum contagiosum.

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