A lump under your skin is worrying, even when you suspect it is harmless. Cysts can swell, leak and get infected, and fatty lumps called lipomas can grow large enough to press on clothing or ache. Cyst and lipoma removal in Springville, UT takes care of them in a short in-office procedure.
Our providers confirm what the lump is, remove it under local numbing, and send it to our lab for a final check.
When You Need Cyst or Lipoma Removal
Consider removal when a cyst or lipoma is growing, painful, keeps getting inflamed or infected, drains a foul-smelling material, or sits where it rubs on clothing, a belt or a backpack strap. Many people also remove them because they are visible on the face, neck or arms.
Epidermoid cysts are small sacs under the skin filled with keratin. Lipomas are soft, rubbery lumps of fat that move under the skin. Both are usually harmless. A lump that is hard, fixed in place, growing quickly or painful without reason should be checked promptly.
Our Cyst and Lipoma Removal Process
Your provider examines the lump and confirms it is a cyst or lipoma. If a cyst is red, swollen and infected, it may need to be drained and calmed first, with removal planned for later — removing a cyst once it is calm lowers the chance it comes back.
For removal, the area is numbed, and the cyst or lipoma is taken out through a small incision, then closed with stitches. Removing the whole cyst wall reduces the chance of regrowth. Most procedures take under an hour, and you go home the same day.
Stitches typically come out in one to two weeks. The tissue is examined in our lab, and we will let you know the result.
Aftercare is straightforward: keep the dressing clean and dry for a day or two, then clean gently and apply petroleum jelly. Avoid heavy exercise that stretches the area until the stitches are out. Some soreness is normal for a few days. Call us if you see increasing redness, swelling, warmth or drainage. Never try to squeeze a cyst at home — it can push material deeper and lead to infection and scarring.
Cyst and Lipoma Removal Cost in Springville
Removal of a cyst or lipoma that is painful, infected or growing is usually billed to insurance. Removal for appearance alone is often self-pay. Your provider will explain which applies to you and the cost before the procedure.
Why Choose Us
Your cyst or lipoma removal is handled by a practice led by Dr. Michael Peterson, who is board-certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology and spent 12 years as an Army dermatologist. Tissue we remove is examined in our own dermatopathology lab. We offer same-day appointments at our Springville office and also treat patients in Provo, Tooele and St. George. Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
Cyst and lipoma removal is offered by our skin cancer and surgical dermatology team in Springville.