Bonita Clinic, 3F, 565 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Tue 10:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–15:00
BONITA SCAR CLINIC
Sebaceous Cyst & Lipoma Removal
Not squeezed out,removed with the whole sac
Bonita's Approach
Sebaceous cysts and lipomas that keep coming back after removal?
Squeezing out only the sebum leaves the sac behind. We remove the sebaceous sac that causes it.
About
A small incision, removed with the scar in mind
A sebaceous cyst is a sac under the skin filled with sebum; a lipoma is a benign lump of fat cells. Neither goes away on its own, and squeezing or neglecting them leads to inflammation and a larger scar.
Under local anesthesia, the cyst is removed with its sac. Because a remaining sac can cause recurrence, the wall is removed as well, and the incision is kept short along the skin creases.
Because we also run a scar clinic, care continues to the incision line left after removal. Stitch removal and follow-up visits are explained after the procedure.
Before / After
Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita
Before treatment6 months laterBefore treatment6 months later
More before & after records continue below
※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.
For You
Sebaceous cyst removal at Bonita
The cyst is removed sac and all, reducing the cause of recurrence
Even on the ears, forehead and neck, where thin skin makes sac removal tricky, the sac is removed
Short incisions reduce scarring
BONITA SCAR CLINIC
Cleanly removing the sac at the root of recurrence, with a fine scar
Rather than just squeezing out the sebum, we remove the inflamed sac (cyst wall) intact and finish with fine plastic-surgical sutures.
A sebaceous cyst is a benign skin condition in which a blocked sebaceous gland in the dermis forms a sac (cyst) that fills with keratin and sebum.
It can appear in many areas, including the earlobes, neck, chest, back and buttocks.
It does not interfere with daily life, but if bacteria grow it gives off a foul smell, oxidises and darkens until it looks like a mole.
As it grows larger it also becomes unsightly, so early removal is advisable.
At a glance
Treatment details and recovery
TypeSurgery
AnesthesiaLocal
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesYes
Recovery
Right after treatment
The treated area is protected. We tell you when you can start washing your face and wearing makeup, according to the procedure.
During recovery
Redness and swelling gradually subside. Sun protection matters from this point.
As it settles
While the tissue settles, we watch the progress and decide whether more treatment is needed.
Recovery time and follow-up visits vary with the extent of treatment and your individual condition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t I just squeeze it out?
We recommend removing it sac and all. Squeezing may drain the sebum, but the sac remains and can fill up again, and inflammation can make the scar larger.
Will it come back after removal?
If any of the sac remains it can recur, so the sac wall is removed too. We check for recurrence as we follow your progress.
Will a scar remain?
A short incision line along the skin creases remains. This line is then cared for at the scar clinic.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
It is done under local anesthesia. We explain stitch removal and follow-up visits after the procedure.
※ Bleeding, infection, inflammation and other side effects may occur after surgery or treatment. Please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.
Clinic
In the same place in Gangnam since 1995, always by the same hands
Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung, Director 31 years in plastic surgery and scar restoration
Board-certified plastic surgeon (Brazil)
Top of class, Brazilian plastic surgery board examination
M.D., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil
Plastic surgery residency, Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital, São Paulo
General & thoracic surgery residency, Mandaqui State Hospital, São Paulo
Internship, University of Tennessee, USA
President, Asian International Aesthetic Medicine Forum
Former President, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
Member, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, Korean Society of Phlebology
1995Opened · one address in Gangnam1doctor · care by the director31years of scar & revision work
Telling us where and when the lump appeared, whether it has changed in size, and whether it has ever been swollen or inflamed makes the consultation more accurate. You are welcome to send photos via KakaoTalk.
What is possible, the method and the recovery schedule are explained in consultation.
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