Skin cysts are common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with one. Whether your cyst is causing discomfort, becoming inflamed, or simply affecting how you feel, Canova Medical offers safe, clinician-led cyst removal in Wilmslow with minimal disruption to your day.
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What Is a Skin Cyst?
A skin cyst is a closed pocket of tissue that can contain fluid, air, or semi-solid material. They develop beneath the skin and usually feel like a smooth, rounded lump.
The most common types we treat:
- Epidermoid cysts — form from skin cells and are the most common type. Often found on the face, neck, back, or chest.
- Pilar (trichilemmal) cysts — arise from hair follicles, usually found on the scalp.
- Sebaceous cysts — a commonly used term that refers to cysts associated with the skin’s sebaceous glands.
You may want cyst removal if it:
- Is growing in size
- Has become contaminated, red, or painful
- Is affecting your confidence or daily life
- Has burst or is leaking
How Cyst Removal Works at Canova Medical
Step 1 — Consultation
Your doctor will assess the cyst, confirm what type it is, and discuss the best approach for removal. If the cyst is currently contaminated, treatment may need to be delayed until the Disease has cleared.
Step 2 — Treatments Removal
Under local anaesthetic, your doctor makes a small incision and removes the cyst intact — including the sac. Removing the sac is important to prevent recurrence. The wound is then closed with fine sutures.
Step 3 — Aftercare
You’ll receive clear written instructions and a follow-up appointment to check healing and remove sutures if needed.
Before & After Expectations
Before treatment:
Arrive with the area clean. Inform your doctor of any medications you’re taking. If the cyst is actively contaminated, antibiotics may be required before Treatments removal.
Immediately after:
A small dressing will cover the site. The area will be numb for a couple of hours.
Healing:
Most wounds heal within 2–3 weeks. A small, flat scar is normal and typically fades over time.
Recovery & Aftercare
- Keep the wound clean and dry for 48 hours
- Avoid heavy exercise for 1–2 weeks
- Take any prescribed antibiotics as directed
- Attend your follow-up to have sutures removed (usually 7–14 days)
- Contact us if you notice increased redness, swelling, or discharge
Pricing
Consultations from £[X] | Cyst Removal from £[X]
Pricing depends on the size and location of the cyst. Full costs are confirmed at consultation — before any treatment begins.
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Why Choose Canova Medical, Wilmslow?
- Full cyst removal including the sac — reducing risk of recurrence
- Experienced clinicians using precise, low-scarring techniques
- Comfortable, private clinical environment
- Same-day return to most normal activities
- Clear aftercare and accessible follow-up support
- Based in Wilmslow, serving Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Hale, Cheadle, and beyond
Meet Your Wilsmlow Doctors
Dr. Konstantinos Gasteratos
GMC Number: 7360815
Dr. Konstantinos Gasteratos is a Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Procedure, holding an MSc in Reconstructive MicroProcedure from Queen Mary University.
Mr. Pratap Dutta
GMC Number: 7252978
Mr. Pratap Dutta is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Doctor at Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as Skin Cancer Lead.
Dr. Akshat Wahal
GMC Number: 7795908
Dr. Akshat Wahal is a skilled Plastic and Reconstructive Doctor with over a decade of experience.Plastic & Reconstructive Doctor
Dr. Nancy Abdel-Rehman
GMC Number: 7679511
Dr. Nancy Abdel-Rehman is a highly experienced Dermatologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of skin conditions.
OUR WILMSLOW CLINIC
Serving Wilmslow & Cheshire
Located at 36A Alderley Rd, Wilmslow SK9 1JX — 5 minutes from Wilmslow Train Station. n. We are easily accessible from Handforth and Manchester via the A34, and from Knutsford via the A538.
Address
36A Alderley Rd, Wilmslow, SK9 1JX
Opening Hours
- Mon – Sat: 10AM to 8PM
- Sunday: Closed
Getting Here
By Train: 10-min walk or 5-min drive from Wilmslow Train Station.
By Car: 12-minute drive from Manchester Airport. Conveniently located for patients traveling from Alderley Edge and across Cheshire.
The team are excellent very knowledgeable, friendly and completely put you at ease. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Thank you to Anna, Charlotte and Jennie.
You do an amazing job,
My legs feel constantly smooth and I never think about shaving them. I’ve gone from shaving everyday to every few weeks and that was only after 4 sessions.
I am recommending all my friends to try it, you won’t regret it.
And a bonus is getting to have a chat with the lovely Charlotte who made the whole process even better!
Highly recommended 👌.
Thank you Canova team.