Pilonidal Cyst Removal: Before Your Surgery
What is pilonidal cyst removal?
Pilonidal cyst removal is a type of surgery. It removes a pilonidal
cyst at the top of the crease of your buttocks.
The doctor may use medicines or special tools and small cuts. In
some cases, a larger cut is needed. When more tissue is removed, a
skin flap may be needed. Some cuts may be closed with stitches.
You'll likely have one or more scars that will fade over time.
You will probably go home several hours after surgery. It may take a
few days to a couple of weeks before most people can do most of
their normal activities. But it's important not to sit for a long
time or do any type of hard or challenging exercise until you are
fully healed.
How do you prepare for surgery?
Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand
what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for
surgery.
Preparing for surgery
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Tell your doctor ALL the medicines, vitamins, supplements,
and herbal remedies you take. Some may increase the risk
of problems during your surgery. Your doctor will tell you
if you should stop taking any of them before the surgery
and how soon to do it.
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What happens on the day of surgery?
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Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating
and drinking. If you don't, your surgery may be canceled.
If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day
of surgery, take them with only a sip of water.
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Follow your doctor's instructions about when to bathe or
shower before your surgery. Do not apply lotions,
perfumes, deodorants, or nail polish.
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At the hospital
or surgery center
When should you call your doctor?
Current as of: July 26, 2023
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