Okay, Okay... I'm not actually removing a parasite (it's an epidermoid cyst) - BUT our new friend @Jacob Colvin , who pops parasites out of shrimp, stopped by to have his cyst removes and I couldn't resist. Loved learning about his aquatic adventures and conservation efforts. Check out his videos, you won't regret it!
What's ACTUALLY in His Cheek: An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal cells, cells from the top layer of your skin a.k.a the epidermis, overgrow in a confined space. The buildup of these cells under the skin results in a “cheesy” consistency and often a pungent odor! Epidermoid cysts are typically harmless and have no symptoms, but people often seek removal due to the appearance of the bump or because the cyst has become inflamed or ruptured. If you have a ruptured cyst you may notice, sudden redness, pain, swelling, and heat around the area, all of which can lead to an abscess forming. Surgically removing the cyst can cure the area, but the entire cyst sac and all of its contents need to be removed to ensure the cyst won’t grow back!
This sweet patient of mine has a Popaholic brother who told her she needed to come see me for her Lipoma... so this excellent pop is dedicated to him!
Lipomas are slow-growing, benign (non-cancerous) growths of fat cells. These cells are contained in a thin capsule that creates the appearance of...
Time for a rhinophyma transformation, but there are a couple of whiteheads that must be extracted first!
This Valentine's Day, I'm showing you some sentimental pops that are dedicated to the ones my patients love. We've had patients come in to have blackheads removed for their wife, some patients who bring their partner in for support (and an anniversary gift), others who come in together for a Coup...
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