Removal of a Pilar Cyst with Capsule Intact

This was a good example of removing a pilar cyst cleanly. While this is always the goal and honestly happens quite often, sometimes it does not and that shouldn't dissuade anyone from not doing these procedures. So long as the capsule is removed, be it intact or in pieces, then the risk of recurrence drops drastically and that should be considered a successful procedure. Throughout this procedure, the patient was entirely comfortable and while I certainly could have pinned his hair down a little, it didn't interfere with the overall procedure. Viewers should realize though, that even if the procedures become quite messy, that patients are always cleaned up completely before the procedure is considered complete. Thanks again for your comments....even the nasty ones. Take care.