Pilonidal surgery offers comfort to those with repeated pilonidal cysts. Understanding your expectations will allow you to reduce worry and enable you to feel ready. Here the process is momentarily broken down:

Getting Ready for Pre-operation: Your doctor could advise you to stop some medications and keep the region clean. Usually, one uses either general or local anesthesia. Come with a support person if anesthesia is used.

Surgery's process: The surgeon slightly incision to remove the cyst and contaminated tissue. The degree of the injury will decide whether the wound heals naturally or whether it is closed with sutures to speed healing.

Following Surgery: You will receive detailed instructions on wound cleansing and pain control. Healing needs constant monitoring through several follow-ups. Additionally one should refrain from vigorous exercise for a few weeks.

Healing and Preventiveness: Healing sometimes takes several weeks. Keep the area clean; avoid tight clothing; and, if indicated by your doctor, consider hair removal to stop recurrent infections.

Early care accelerates recovery and helps to prevent issues down-stream. If you start unusual symptoms, see your doctor immediately. You are on road to healing; trust the process!

For further information, see the detailed Pilonidal Surgery Procedure.