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Cyst Removal in Belfast City Centre

Cyst removal in less than 1 hour at our Belfast city centre clinic. Includes sebaceous cysts on the body, jaw line and pilar cysts on the head.

What to expect with a Skin Cyst Removal

Skin cyst removal at Vitalis Health is a straightforward, in-clinic procedure carried out by Dr Rory McKeown or Dr Nicole Machnikowski both experienced and skilled doctors, assisted by our Healthcare Assistant Tina.

Pre-Op Consultation

£140

Before any procedure, the doctor will need to assess your cyst in-person to ensure that it is suitable for removal. This is done as a pre-op assessment.

If the cyst can be removed and is not thought to be a cancerous growth, then the procedure will be explained to you so that you understand how it will be done and have a chance to ask any questions.

The initial consultation is non-refundable.

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Cyst Removal Surgical Procedure

£530

We remove two main types of cysts:

Sebaceous cysts
Pilar cysts

Sebaceous cysts can be found anywhere on the body and pilar cysts are commonly located on the scalp. We do not remove sebaceous cysts found in the groin and armpit areas or on the hands.

The cyst removal operation is performed in the clinic and cysts are not sent off for laboratory analysis unless suspicious of being cancerous.

Pilar cysts on the scalp can be quite large and often there is more than one pilar present. Depending on the size and the number of pilar cysts we may need a longer appointment.

The cost includes one post procedure review.

How Is the Procedure Performed?

The skin is cleaned with iodine and then frozen with some anaesthetic liquid.

Once frozen a small cut is made along the top of the cyst and then it is gently and slowly removed from the attached skin and tissue.

The cyst removal can take 20-40 minutes depending on the size of the cyst and whether there is any scar tissue, or bleeding.

The open skin is then closed using stitches which will be removed by our doctor after 7-14 days at your post-op assessment.

Additional Charges

There is a £125 charge for any additional cysts that need to be removed during the surgery and larger cysts will incur an extra charge depending on the size of the cyst
Cysts greater than 2cm in diameter incur an additional fee of £95 for the extra time required. We can remove cysts up to 5 cm in diameter. The doctor can advise you on this at your initial cyst consultation
Wound reviews:
- Included in the cost of the procedure is one wound review
- Additional wound reviews are charged at £50 per appointment
- On rare occasions you may have to come back multiple times. If you need to come back more than 4 times, we offer a discounted price of £40 per appointment
- Suturing of a wound is charged at £75

Book an initial pre-op appointment, read our FAQs, or call us on 028 9691 3000

How It Works

Book online or call us to arrange your initial GP consultation where the doctor will confirm suitability for removal.

Your GP examines the cyst, explains the procedure, and answers any questions. All costs are confirmed upfront.

The skin is numbed, the cyst carefully removed, and the wound closed with stitches. Takes 20–45 minutes.

Return 7–14 days later for stitch removal and wound check with your GP. One review is included in the surgical fee. Further reviews are charged at £50.

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Why choose Vitalis Health for Cyst Removal?

Experienced surgical team

Dr McKeown brings over 20 years of medical experience and is highly skilled in minor surgical procedures. Dr Machnikowski has a Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology and has completed training in Dermoscopy with experience in minor surgical procedures.

A low infection rate of 2.5%

Our infection rate is just 2.5% - that's 2 in 85 procedures. You're in safe, experienced hands from start to finish.

Transparent, upfront pricing

All costs are outlined upfront. A £140 initial consultation is followed by a fixed procedure fee based on the doctors assessment at the initial consultation.

City centre clinic, easy access

We're located in the heart of Belfast city centre, easy to reach by public transport from across Northern Ireland.

Hear from our patients across Belfast

Verified Google reviews from patients who’ve experienced our personalised care.

Jack Cartmill

a year ago

I had some great work taken out today on my scalp. Dr Rory McKeown removed 3 pilar cysts from my head today. I had one removed 10 years ago by NHS. I will never go back. Can't thank Vitalis and Dr Rory for the exceptional work done today, I feel like a new person. I would recommend anyone to go forward with Vitalis. Thank you so much! Zero pain.

Karla Blair

4 years ago

Absolutely amazing clinic, I knew from my initial consultation Vitalis was the right clinic for me. The team are fantastic and all appointments were very efficient. Delighted with the end result from my procedure (removal of pilar cyst). Dr Siobhan was fantastic and made the experience a pleasant one. I would highly recommend this clinic.

Suzanne McIlvenna

5 years ago

I wanted to leave this review as I received such excellent and professional care from Dr Siobhan Graham. I've had a cyst on my head for a long time and it needed removed - it was in my hairline so very noticeable. I made an appointment with Dr Graham, had it removed and went back yesterday to have my stitches removed. The job she made was impeccable, very small incisions made and very neat work. I've lived with this cyst for a long time and worried about getting it removed for vanity reasons. The overall care and experience was excellent — I couldn't recommend Dr Graham enough.

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Skin Cyst Removal FAQs

We’ve answered the most common questions about cyst removals below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, our team is happy to help.

For all private surgical procedures we need to see you for a GP appointment to ensure we can perform the procedure. This initial assessment costs £140 and the procedure starts from £530. Possible additional charges are outlined above.

Dr Rory McKeown administers the surgical procedures in Vitalis Health including private mole, cyst and skin tag removal. Dr McKeown brings over 20 years of medical experience to the practice in Belfast City Centre and is highly experienced in surgical procedures such as mole and cyst removal.

Dr Nicole Machnikowski also administers the surgical procedures in Vitalis Health including private mole, cyst and skin tag removal. Dr Machnikowski has completed a Postgraduate Dermatology Diploma with RCP (Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) and has also completed training in Dermoscopy at the University of Cardiff.

The doctor will freeze the skin so that it is not painful during a private mole removal or private cyst removal procedure. After a cyst removal, the open skin is closed using stitches which will be removed after 7-10 days.

Patients may experience tenderness and mild pain after an excision however this is easily managed with at-home pain medication.

Cyst removal is a straightforward surgical procedure and usually takes between 20 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the cyst.

Unlike moles, it is usually clear through examination that a cyst is not cancerous. If we suspect that your cyst is something unusual we will refer you to urgently see a dermatologist. The cyst will not be removed in our clinic in these cases. This is rare.

Vitalis Health aims to offer next day appointments, so if you are concerned about any mole or cyst you can book an appointment to be seen by Dr McKeown or Dr Machnikowski.

Vitalis provides private health care to patients from all over Ireland as well as visitors from mainland UK and over the world.

Vitalis Health is right in the city centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland, offering a range of services Monday to Friday including same-day appointments.

Unfortunately we cannot remove Ganglion or Bartholin cysts.