Worried about lumps & cysts?

If you are worried about a lump or cyst on or under your skin, call us for a consultation or email us photos of your lump or cyst to speed up the process.

Your consultation will be with our surgeon or one of our specialist nurses. Our team can put your mind at ease. Most lumps and cysts are benign (non-cancerous), but if you do not like the look of them or they are growing, get in touch. Please do not attempt to treat or remove a lump or cyst yourself. We recommend regular skin checks and protecting skin from excessive sun exposure.

Our team will put your mind at ease.

We offer minor surgery for patients in our Wellington, Hutt Valley, Kapiti, Palmerston North and Greytown clinics.

No referral is needed. Common conditions include lipomas, sebaceous cysts, moles, benign and malignant skin lesions. These procedures are performed under local anaesthetic, which means only the area being treated is numbed. You are awake during the procedure.

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We treat the following lumps and cysts in our minor surgery clinics:

Lipomas

A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of fat cells. It typically appears as a soft, round and movable lump under the skin, usually measuring a few centimetres. Lipomas grow slowly and most often form on the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen or arms. They are usually painless or mildly tender. They might cause discomfort if they press on nearby nerves or tissues. Please get in touch if you notice a lump under your skin, especially if it’s painful or infected and causing discomfort.

Ganglions

A ganglion is a fluid-filled cyst that can develop along tendons or joints, commonly on the wrist. Ganglions are benign but can sometimes cause discomfort or limit movement. If your ganglion is troubling you, get in touch.

Neurofibromas

A neurofibroma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that forms in the nerve tissue. It may develop just under the skin and appear as a small, soft bump. Neurofibromas are generally not painful. Please get in touch if you notice a lump under your skin, especially if it’s painful or infected but also if it’s bothering you.

Sebaceous Cysts

A sebaceous cyst is a benign, closed sac that forms under the skin, typically filled with a soft, yellowish substance made of sebum (an oily secretion produced by sebaceous glands) or keratin (a protein found in skin cells). These cysts usually develop when a hair follicle or skin gland gets blocked. They are more often found on the face, neck, back or scalp but can occur anywhere on the body. They look like small, round lumps under the skin, typically smooth and firm. Usually painless they may become tender, red or swollen if infected. Please get in touch if you notice a lump under your skin, especially if it’s painful or infected.

Digital Myxoid Cysts

A digital myxoid (mucous) cyst is a small, fluid-filled translucent bump often near the joints of the fingers or toes, often close to the nail bed. They may cause discomfort if they press on the joint. They may also cause nail deformities or ridges because of the pressure below the nail bed. These cysts are benign and are usually associated with osteoarthritis, because they commonly appear in people with joint degeneration or damage. If you have a cyst that causes discomfort or you’ve noticed changes to your nails, get in touch.

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