Atheroma removal, surgical: Royal cosmetic surgery✓

Laboratory analyses, internal examination and EKG are done at our clinic, a few hours before the actual operation.  

Patients are operated on by one of our surgeons who have several thousand breast operations. Most of our surgeons are professors at faculties. We can only tell you the exact name and surname of the surgeon who would operate on you once the appointment has been agreed and booked

Atheroma removal is usually an outpatient procedure, š this means the patient can go home the same day. Hospitalization is not required.

Recovery usually takes 7 to 10 days. The patient can return to daily activities, but physical exertion and sun exposure should be avoided until the wound heals.

In most cases, atheroma can be completely removed and will not recur. However, if the cyst has not been completely removed, there is a possibility of regrowth.

Preparation includes a conversation with a doctor, who can recommend laboratory tests, as well as an obligation to apply local anesthesia. It is recommended that the patient not eat anything 6-8 hours before the procedure.

Atheromas usually do not cause pain, but can be painful if they become inflamed or infected. In that case, removal becomes necessary.

Yes, atheromas can become infected, & this can cause redness, swelling, pain and sometimes discharge from the cyst. In such cases, it is important to seek medical help.

Scars after atheroma removal are usually small and well hidden. The surgeon will do everything to minimize the scars, but this also depends on the size of the cyst and its location.

Atheroma removal is generally aesthetically acceptable, as the procedure is simple and the scars are usually small. If the cyst is larger, the scar may be somewhat more visible.

No, atheromas can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, neck, back, shoulders and scalp.

Atheroma can occur in any person, but they are more common in people with oily skin, people who sweat more or those with a family history of atheroma.

Yes, in some cases, atheromas can be removed with a laser, especially if they are smaller and superficial. The laser enables faster recovery, but it is not always possible for all types of atheroma.

It is difficult to completely prevent the formation of atheroma, but maintaining clean skin, avoiding skin injuries and proper hygiene can help reduce the risk of clogged sebaceous glands.

An atheroma is a benign cyst filled with fat and keratin, commonly found on the scalp, neck, or back. It forms when sebaceous glands become blocked.

The procedure itself is not painful as it is performed under local anesthesia. You might feel slight pressure, but no pain.

The doctor makes a small incision in the skin, carefully removes the contents and capsule of the atheroma, and then closes the wound with stitches. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes.

Recovery is quick, and most patients return to their daily activities the same day. Stitches are usually removed after 7-10 days.

If the entire capsule is removed, the risk of recurrence is minimal. Partial removal can lead to recurrence.