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Removal of benign lumps on the eyelids

Cysts, milia and xanthelasma are gently removed under local anaesthesia.

AnaesthesiaLocalDressingApprox. 1 hourStitches removed (if any)After 4–7 days

Benign lumps

A benign lump on the eyelid may be, for example, a cyst, milia (small white beads) or xanthelasma (yellow cholesterol deposits). They are not dangerous, but they can cause irritation, or you may get tired of comments about them.

The operation

  1. AnaesthesiaNumbing eye drops and a local anaesthetic in the eyelid.
  2. RemovalThe cyst, milium or xanthelasma is removed. If necessary, the wound is closed with a stitch.
  3. DressingA soft dressing, which is removed after about an hour.

Aftercare

  • The eyelid may be slightly swollen.
  • There may be a little bleeding around the eye. It goes away by itself.
  • If a stitch has been used, it is removed within 4–7 days.