Sebaceous cysts are benign, fluid-filled bumps beneath the skin. Although some people seek sebaceous cyst removal for cosmetic purposes, the lesions do not typically cause health problems or require ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

Three hundred and 58 patients (189 male; 53%) with orbital developmental cysts were identified, all being unilateral. Age at surgery varied from birth to 77 years (mean 17, median 18 years) and the ...