cyst, zit, scar??
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free skin care · Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:16 pm

Time2Bme wrote:

When I had a mole to be removed, my DR said that she would never do anything on the face - always go to a plastic surgeon.

I agree and it's standard practice to biopsy tissue that's removed that's the only way they can test for sure just what the growth is.

Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:46 pm

My dermatologist is a dermatological surgeon. Does that make any difference? He is also an older man and the top of the department at the hospital where he works. I have been seeing him for months, and was hoping to have him do the growth removal for me. But to your suggestions, just may go with the PS, although I am not sure he is board certified, but he is a cosmetic surgeon, MD.

free skin care · Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:36 am

I only work in the O.R. with plastic surgeons and have no knowledge of or experience with dermatological surgeons, so I don't know....

I do know that there is a vast difference in the quality of work I've seen by the various plastic surgeons that I have worked with. Some, I would never allow near me with a scalpel.

Do your due diligence and trust your gut instincts to guide you and good luck!

Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:58 pm

Thanks my best friend. I was not wanting my thing to be a cyst, but two plastic surgeons, and my derm confirmed it very well could be. My only option is to get it removed. I watched a video on punch excision and yikes it looks scary, though was doing some research on this tech and it is very similiar to the minimal excision tech, which leaves minimal scaring. I am just worried of course about what am I going to look like after? This thing has been on my face for three months, I sort have gotten use to it. At first it was alien, and made me cry, and I didn't recongize my face. After 33 years of looking at a nearly perfect nose, and then seeing this for three months, scary scary thing. So now I am just worried for the results, and if the scar will be worse then this cyst.

free skin care · Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:41 pm

rachel may wrote:

Thanks my best friend. I was not wanting my thing to be a cyst, but two plastic surgeons, and my derm confirmed it very well could be. My only option is to get it removed. I watched a video on punch excision and yikes it looks scary, though was doing some research on this tech and it is very similiar to the minimal excision tech, which leaves minimal scaring. I am just worried of course about what am I going to look like after? This thing has been on my face for three months, I sort have gotten use to it. At first it was alien, and made me cry, and I didn't recongize my face. After 33 years of looking at a nearly perfect nose, and then seeing this for three months, scary scary thing. So now I am just worried for the results, and if the scar will be worse then this cyst.

Hi Rachel May, I don't want to add to your confusion but I have a cyst on my nose too, although it has never oozed. I've asked a couple of dermatologists about it and they have said that I could have it taken off but it will grow back again. Have you asked about that? Has yours stopped oozing? I think you should definately get a biopsy and see if is cancerous but you might want to find out about the chances that it will just appear again after you have it taken off. It might help with your decision making.

free skin care · Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:14 am

jom wrote:

Hi Rachel May, I don't want to add to your confusion but I have a cyst on my nose too, although it has never oozed. I've asked a couple of dermatologists about it and they have said that I could have it taken off but it will grow back again. Have you asked about that? Has yours stopped oozing? I think you should definately get a biopsy and see if is cancerous but you might want to find out about the chances that it will just appear again after you have it taken off. It might help with your decision making.

jom,

I have to be honest if I am not mistaken there have already been 5 various doctors involved with this issue? I thought one was scheduled to biopsy this at one point but can't swear if a biopsy has ever been done. I have to wonder about why that many different doctors, derms, plastic surgeons and a GP if I recall. So far a few different diagnoses and nothing done to find out for sure just what it is? Cyst, Papilloma can't keep track of all any more! I don't intend to be nasty in anyway, but if it were me some one would have an answer for me well before now! Smile

free skin care · Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:28 am

I wish you good luck!

free skin care · Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:52 am

rachel may wrote:

Thanks my best friend. I was not wanting my thing to be a cyst, but two plastic surgeons, and my derm confirmed it very well could be. My only option is to get it removed. I watched a video on punch excision and yikes it looks scary, though was doing some research on this tech and it is very similiar to the minimal excision tech, which leaves minimal scaring. I am just worried of course about what am I going to look like after? This thing has been on my face for three months, I sort have gotten use to it. At first it was alien, and made me cry, and I didn't recongize my face. After 33 years of looking at a nearly perfect nose, and then seeing this for three months, scary scary thing. So now I am just worried for the results, and if the scar will be worse then this cyst.

I think you'll be so relieved to have this thing removed and to finally know what it is after the pathologist looks at it under a microscope that you'll wish you had it removed sooner. I also think that the scar will be much less noticeable than what you have now. You need to stop stressing over it and have it removed, IMO. You'll be fine, I'm sure.

Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:59 pm

Thanks my best friend. Hopefully tomorrow it will be removed my dermatologist,I will see what he says, if I don't like the sound of it, I will get it removed by the plastic surgeon. fingers and toes crossed all goes well, thanks everyone for the well wishes. Will keep you posted.

Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:56 pm

jom wrote:

Hi Rachel May, I don't want to add to your confusion but I have a cyst on my nose too, although it has never oozed. I've asked a couple of dermatologists about it and they have said that I could have it taken off but it will grow back again. Have you asked about that? Has yours stopped oozing? I think you should definately get a biopsy and see if is cancerous but you might want to find out about the chances that it will just appear again after you have it taken off. It might help with your decision making.

jom,

Yes i am worried about it coming back, but if the whole cyst is removed the chances are slim.

free skin care · Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:28 am

Rachel May,

I'm curious...did you have it removed? If so, tell me about it. If not, why not?

free skin care · Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:53 am

MyBestFriend wrote:

Rachel May,

I'm curious...did you have it removed? If so, tell me about it. If not, why not?

Yes please, we would love to hear that there is a resolution for you. Smile

Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:24 pm

Hey everyone. On monday I went to my dermatologist assuming he would cut it out, but he told me the shot of kenalog worked great!! I agree the one shot improved my zit a lot, but it is still there so I asked for one more shot, he didn't want to at first, but agreed. This time he injected 2.5,last time 5. He told me I may get a dent, but I was willing to take my chances and got the shot. I am hoping this will resolve it, if not, I will have it cut out. I am praying this works. fingers, toes, eyes crossed. : )

free skin care · Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:57 am

I didn't realize that you had received an injection of kenalog for this thing already. And the injection was helpful, but didn't resolve it completely, right? How long did it take before you noticed an improvement after the 1st injection? I'm hoping that your issue is history, but keep me informed either way.

Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:09 pm

It took about three weeks to see some improvement in the "zit". It was more raised and plumper. It is now flatter and less puffy. But its still not level with the surrounding skin. I am hoping this works, its been 6 days, so not seeing much change yet. I am convinced this thing is indeed a scar of some sort. My derm said the thing would be gone 100 percent. He better be right.

free skin care · Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:11 pm

So in a couple more weeks you should know whether this last injection has worked or not, right? I don't blame you for trying something less drastic than having it cut out. You can still choose surgical removal at any time down the road if it doesn't completely go away with the injections. Good luck!

free skin care · Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:45 am

DarkMoon wrote:

jom wrote:

Hi Rachel May, I don't want to add to your confusion but I have a cyst on my nose too, although it has never oozed. I've asked a couple of dermatologists about it and they have said that I could have it taken off but it will grow back again. Have you asked about that? Has yours stopped oozing? I think you should definately get a biopsy and see if is cancerous but you might want to find out about the chances that it will just appear again after you have it taken off. It might help with your decision making.

jom,

I have to be honest if I am not mistaken there have already been 5 various doctors involved with this issue? I thought one was scheduled to biopsy this at one point but can't swear if a biopsy has ever been done. I have to wonder about why that many different doctors, derms, plastic surgeons and a GP if I recall. So far a few different diagnoses and nothing done to find out for sure just what it is? Cyst, Papilloma can't keep track of all any more! I don't intend to be nasty in anyway, but if it were me some one would have an answer for me well before now! Smile

All I can add is some people, they end up seeing many doctors because sometimes you get the stupid and lazy doctors who can not make up their minds.
Or else they misplace your medical info and you need to go back and have all the tests or whatever redone.
Not saying all doctors are stupid, but there are many who are not that bright and quite lazy.
Or maybe it is just me getting stuck with all the lazy doctors in Canada?
I have not been to too many lazy derms, but this year had to see some doctors in the same dept around 6 times because they could not make up their mind.
I even did my own research on what medical operations would have been ok for my arm problem, as the doctors I saw were being so indecisive.
It actually got to the point that I was going to sue the hospital because the doctors I was sent to could not make up their mind.
I even ended up telling the last doctor I saw that if they did not make up their mind by a certain date I was leaving the country and making sure the hospital/clinic would be paying my bill.
There was a doctor/medical clinic willing to see me where my parents live in the US-and they had no issues seeing me if I wanted and offered to give me the rates for "uninsured people" which is nice since in Canada healthcare is free.

Or maybe the person is seeking out different doctors to make sure she has more options?

Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:06 pm

MyBestFriend wrote:

So in a couple more weeks you should know whether this last injection has worked or not, right? I don't blame you for trying something less drastic than having it cut out. You can still choose surgical removal at any time down the road if it doesn't completely go away with the injections. Good luck!

Thanks that is my hope, maybe in another week or two, it will resolve completely. If i am left with a dent, I will get a filler. If it doesn't go away I am cutting it out and getting a biopsy. Already have the PS picked out. Hope it doesn't come to that, but in life you just never know. I will keep you all posted.

Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:00 pm

MyBestFriend wrote:

So in a couple more weeks you should know whether this last injection has worked or not, right? I don't blame you for trying something less drastic than having it cut out. You can still choose surgical removal at any time down the road if it doesn't completely go away with the injections. Good luck!

Yes I am going to wait and see if it goes away. If it is indeed a cyst I am getting it cut out. I know your a nurse for plastic surgeons. How bad will the scar be?

Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:42 pm

My derm confirmed to me that my spot was a half scar half active pimple. he wont do surgery for a full year, he said if i did anything to it now, it would make it a hundred times worse. I am using a silicone sheet now at night on it, hopefully it will flatten it out. i pray i pray

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