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Sebaceous cyst removal

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verysorebits · 27/10/2010 20:24

I had a sebaceous cyst on my vulva surgically removed yesterday. I've had it for years but it gradually got bigger (about the size of a marble) and so it was decided it was better to get rid of it. I had a few stitches afterwards. I am a bit of a wimp re pain so was wondering if anyone else has had this done and what their experiences were as it's hurting! How long did the stitches hurt for?

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FlipFlop100 · 27/10/2010 22:46

Oh you poor thing. I had two sebaceous cysts removed last year but not from down there. I hope you got an 'I've been very brave at the hospital' sticker.

Mine were in my cleavage and on my back. I have been surprised how long it took for the wound to scar over. The sites were sensitive for several months. I guess quite a lot of tissue was removed, even though mine were only pea sized. It's been 18 mths and they are still quite pink, not white as I'd expected by now. The skin around them was very red for months but much better now.

Hope the pain goes soon. Have you got some cocodemol(?) painkillers, maybe ask your GP if not. If sitting down is a problem, a valley cushion hired from the NCT might be more comfortable.

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verysorebits · 28/10/2010 08:16

Have been taking Ibroprofen. When I asked the specialist if I needed painkillers as well as the ABs he gave me he said it would sting a bit when the local anaesthetic wore off but I shouldnt need painkillers. There speaks a man!

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goodmanners · 28/10/2010 19:14

I had one on my face removed about 4 yrs ago, i expected to go back to work the next day but it hurt and the big black stitches looked hideous. Are the dissolvalble? I was advised to keep them vaselined up so when removed it would be easier. I have a gorgeous scar onmy face now and wonder if i should have just left it be a part of me. Hope you feel better soon you are a brave soldier

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verysorebits · 28/10/2010 20:58

no they arent dissovable. have to go back next week to get them removed so need to work myself up for that now!

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goodmanners · 28/10/2010 21:03

When i had mine removed from my face it really wasnt as bad a i expected, vaselining them up constantly helped keep them slippy.

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verysorebits · 28/10/2010 21:10

thats good to hear. Will invest in some vaseline!

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FlipFlop100 · 29/10/2010 08:51

Goodmanners - the doctor (young & female) who cut mine away recommended Bio Oil to minimise scarring.

Verysorebits - if it's still hurting now surely your GP would be happy to prescribe something stronger than Ibuprofen. You have suffered enough already; going for a wee must be hell.

goodmanners · 29/10/2010 11:34

flip flop thanks, i have some actually for ds as he has a nasty scar from an accident a month or so ago - would it have any effect on mine though 4 yrs odd later?

FlipFlop100 · 29/10/2010 23:15

The leaflet in the box says it helps improve the appearance of both old and new scars! Also good for stretch marks, blemishes and ageing, sagging, wrinkled and/or dehydrated skin.

It sounds like magic stuff. I must take some me-time to actually use it.

goodmanners · 30/10/2010 15:45

I have been giving my old scar a rub when i do ds's.

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