Will Surgically Removing a Sebaceous Cyst from My Crown Cause a Bald Spot?

This question, from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles:

I am currently buzzed down to a zero & wearing the almost shaved look. At the moment I have a sebaceous cyst smack bang on the middle of my crown. At present my hair loss has been confined to the frontal third & although there is some weakness at the crown it is all intact.

Wondering if I could safely get this sebaceous cyst surgically removed without creating a bald spot on the crown? Given my history of shock loss in the frontal third I am obviously nervous about this – but sporting the shaved look, this cyst does not look good.

What do people think?

A good option would be to go to a reputable hair restoration surgeon. I have removed many of these cysts from patients scalps and the incision needed is very small and should not cause balding.

Dr. Glenn Charles
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David
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