Pilonidal Cyst Treatment for Cheviot Hills Families
Between soccer weekends at the Rec Center and commutes past the studios, nobody in Cheviot Hills has time to babysit a cyst that keeps flaring. Fifteen minutes up Motor and Robertson, the Pilonidal Institute treats pilonidal disease the definitive way: complete removal and flap closure in a single outpatient procedure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers.
Why That Tailbone Cyst Keeps Returning
A pilonidal cyst is not a skin infection that antibiotics can clear. It is a small tunnel system under the skin, seeded by hair and kept open by friction and sitting, and it refills no matter how many times urgent care drains it.
Our surgeons remove the entire tunnel network and close the site with a flap of healthy tissue positioned away from the midline crease. That placement is the secret: it removes the mechanical stress that restarts the disease, which is why recurrence after this procedure is close to zero in published series.
For Cheviot Hills that means one planned morning of surgery instead of years of unpredictable flares during carpool weeks and studio crunch times.
A Predictable Path Through Treatment
Call or book
Records and photos reviewed before you arrive at Suite 880W.
Exam and plan
Diagnosis confirmed, plan set, surgery date reserved, often same week.
Surgery morning
About an hour under anesthesia, home in Cheviot Hills by afternoon.
Recovery by photo
Healing tracked remotely; school and work resume within days.
Teens Get This More Than Anyone
Pilonidal disease peaks between 15 and 25, hitting athletes, gamers, and growth spurts alike. If your Hami or Palms Middle School alum keeps getting a sore spot at the tailbone, do not wait for the third flare to ask questions.
Treatment scheduled during a school break usually costs a student less than two weeks of normal routine.
Board-Certified, Studio-District Close
Dr. Yosef Nasseri
MD, FACS, FASCRSAssociate Professor of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, double board-certified, published researcher on the flap technique this practice is known for.
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Dr. Moshe Barnajian
MD, FASCRSColorectal surgeon trained at Cedars-Sinai and Stony Brook, Super Doctors Rising Star, with particular depth in recurrent pilonidal repair.
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Motor, Robertson, Done
From most of Cheviot Hills the drive is a straightforward fifteen minutes: Motor Avenue north past the golf course, east on Pico briefly, then Robertson Boulevard north to Third Street. The office is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers, 8635 W 3rd St, Suite 880W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, with validated parking in the structure.
Coming from Rancho Park or the Westside Pavilion area, Overland to Pico to Robertson works identically. Weekend appointments for consultations are occasionally available; ask when you call.
Cheviot Hills Questions, Direct Answers
Can my son keep playing AYSO while we wait for surgery?
Usually yes, if the cyst is not acutely infected. Activity does not worsen the underlying tract; it just aggravates symptoms. We will advise based on the exam.
Does the whole family need to change anything to prevent recurrence?
After a flap repair, no special regimen is required. The off-midline closure removes the conditions that caused the disease, which is exactly why we prefer it over simpler operations.
How disruptive is recovery for a working parent?
Mildly, and briefly. Desk work and school runs resume within days; the main restrictions are on soaking and strenuous exercise for about three weeks.
We already saw a general surgeon who proposed open excision. Worth a second opinion?
Yes. Open excision means months of wound care and a much higher recurrence rate. A short consultation will show you the difference before anything irreversible happens.
Is the practice in-network for common PPO plans in 90064?
We accept most PPOs and verify each family’s benefits before scheduling, so you will know costs before committing.
Schedule It Like Any Other Errand
Fifteen minutes away, one outpatient procedure, and this problem leaves your family calendar permanently.
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