Results
Dr Ouali’s own patients
These photographs are of real patients of this clinic, operated on by Dr Ouali, published with consent. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.
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Forehead cyst, before and after removal
Cysts rarely go away on their own. Dr Braham Ouali removes the whole cyst and its sac, under local anaesthetic, so you go home the same day.
Leave your details and the clinic will call you to arrange a free video consultation. Dr Ouali will look at your cyst and confirm your price.
Results
These photographs are of real patients of this clinic, operated on by Dr Ouali, published with consent. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.
Is this you?
Skin cysts are common, fluid or keratin filled lumps under the skin. They are usually round, white or yellow, and may have a small dark opening called a punctum. The most common are epidermoid cysts on the face, chest and shoulders, and pilar cysts on the scalp, which often run in families. Few go away on their own.
Any new lump you are unsure about, or one that grows quickly, becomes tender or starts oozing, should be examined properly. Dr Ouali will tell you straight if it needs a different approach.
Patients
Dr Ouali performs a wide range of skin surgery. These are things his patients have said.
“I had three moles removed from my back by Dr Ouali, it was a good painless experience and I’m happy with the result as the scars faded away nicely.”
“Many thanks for the good job you have done. I also appreciated the relaxed manner which put me at ease.”
“I received upper eyelid surgery with Dr Braham Ouali 2 weeks ago and cannot praise the whole experience enough… I would highly recommend him to anyone considering cosmetic or skin surgery.”
UK-Trained Experts
Dr Braham Ouali, MD, SCSD, is a UK-trained, award-winning surgeon with more than twenty years of experience. Since qualifying as a medical doctor in 1999, he completed a decade of NHS plastic surgery training in the United Kingdom and earned a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery from Bond University in Melbourne, Australia.
Having personally conducted tens of thousands of surgeries, Dr Ouali tailors each procedure to his patients' individual needs, and he performs every operation himself.
Cost
The cost depends on the size and position of the cyst, and whether it is new or has come back. The package price for cyst removal starts from £395, which includes consultation and surgery, all as a one stop process. The price you are quoted at consultation is the price you pay.
What happens
It starts with a free video call with the surgeon who would do the operation.
A video call with Dr Ouali. He looks at your cyst, explains what he would do, covers the risks, and gives you your price.
Nothing is booked on the call. If you go ahead, a 50% deposit holds your date, or you can pay in full. Face-to-face beforehand can be arranged, and is charged separately.
Around 30 to 40 minutes under local anaesthetic. The cyst and its sac are removed through a small incision, the wound is stitched and dressed, and you go home the same day. It helps to have someone with you.
Sutures usually come out after 7 to 10 days. Mild swelling or bruising is normal for a few days, and most people recover fully within one to two weeks.
The part most adverts leave out
Cyst removal is a small operation, but it is an operation. Dr Ouali will go through all of this with you before you decide anything. The recognised risks are:
Whoever you choose, these are worth asking:
Questions
A minor operation under local anaesthetic to remove a cyst, a fluid or keratin filled lump under the skin. The whole cyst is removed together with its sac, which is what stops it coming back.
Yes, there will be a small scar. It usually fades over time. How big it is depends on the size of the cyst, where it is and how well you heal, and good aftercare helps keep it small.
The procedure itself is usually painless because the area is numbed with local anaesthetic. You may feel some pressure. Mild tenderness afterwards is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
If the whole sac is removed, recurrence is unlikely. If any of the sac is left behind, the cyst can grow back over time, which is why Dr Ouali removes the sac in one piece wherever possible.
Most people recover within one to two weeks. You may be advised to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for a few days so the wound is not disturbed.
Cyst removal is often classed as cosmetic, so it may not be available on the NHS. Your GP can tell you whether you qualify where you live.
Get in touch if you notice increasing pain, redness, pus, swelling, fever, or if the wound is not healing as expected. These can be signs of infection.
You pay a 50% deposit to hold your date, or the full amount if you would rather settle it in one go. There is no in-house finance.
You go home the same day, and it helps to have someone with you. Keep the wound clean and dry, and follow the instructions for dressings and any medication. Eat a diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, zinc and protein, and get plenty of rest. Avoid stretching the area or intense activity, and protect it from the sun to prevent darkened scars. Mild swelling, bruising or pain is normal for a few days, over-the-counter pain relief usually works, and rest is advised for the first 24 to 48 hours. Light activity can resume within a few days.
The clinic
A day-case clinic set up for procedures under local anaesthetic. Your consultation is by video call, so the only visits you make are for the surgery itself and the follow-up.
Next step
A video call with the surgeon who would do the operation. No cost, no obligation. If removal is not the right answer for you, he will say so.