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Is sebaceous surgery safe in a 52-year-old woman?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My wife is 52 years old and she has a painless sebaceous cyst at the back of her head. She has been advised surgical excision.

  1. Is it safe?
  2. Are there any complications?
  3. Will her hair grow back?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Sebaceous cyst on the scalp is very common. There are no complications in relation to the surgical excision.

Regarding the hair growth, yes it does grow back because hair follicles are not damaged. Only the operative site will be shaved. Some plastic surgeons with loads of practice operate with very minimal hair shaving. So, do not worry. Her hair will grow back. Only when the stitches are taken off, there are chances of very minimal pain. Even this can be overcome by using a topical anesthetic gel/spray during suture removal.

To know in detail about the surgical procedure, consult a general surgeon online.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 16, 2014
Reviewed At December 19, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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MBBS

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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