title: Minimally Invasive Excision of Epidermal Cysts through a Small Hole Made by a CO2 Laser.
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.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Seung Wook
authors: SW
authors: Song
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Jin Sik
authors: JS
authors: Burm
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Won Yong
authors: WY
authors: Yang
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Sang Yoon
authors: SY
authors: Kang
keywords: Epidermal cyst; Lasers