Disgusting footage shows a spot-loving doctor popping a huge cyst that has placed itself between a man’s eyebrows.
In the gruesome clip, a mixture of blood and pus oozes out as a small incision is made across the fluid-filled lump.
Dr Michael Lewis, who runs his own clinic in Woodland Hills, California, decided to record the procedure, which isn’t for the faint-hearted.
His stomach-churning work has placed him in the media spotlight in recent months as a rival to the infamous Dr Pimple Popper.
In the gruesome clip, a mixture of blood and pus oozes out as a small incision is made across the fluid-filled lump
In his most recent clip, shot back in June, an unidentified man had sought Dr Lewis’ advice after a lump reappeared in between his eyebrows.
A reappearing cyst
Dr Lewis, whose favourite hobby is performing gruesome procedures, said: ‘This man had the lump removed last year but it had unfortunately grown back.
‘He came in for a removal and was really happy with the results. There was a small amount of scar tissue but overall it was pretty straightforward.’
It is believed that the unidentified patient was suffering from a common cyst, known as an epidermoid cyst.
Cysts can develop as a result of infection, clogging of the sebaceous (oil) glands or around foreign bodies, such as earrings
These are made up of wet skin cells, giving it a ‘cheesy’ appearance when popped. This is often accompanied by a pungent aroma.
Cysts can develop as a result of infection, clogging of the sebaceous (oil) glands or around foreign bodies, such as earrings.
Experts warn that squeezing cysts is not recommended, and that those with the fluid-filled lumps should seek medical treatment.
‘One of my favourite things’
Dr Lewis graduated medical school in 2005. He decided to leave mainstream medicine and set up his own clinic where he could provide the kind of care he was passionate about.
He said: ‘I have always enjoyed performing procedures – It is one of my favorite things to do.
‘I perform multiple procedures weekly from simple things like cleaning out ear wax and joint injections to the removal of masses of the skin.
‘Nothing bothers me too much as far as procedures go, however, if the smell is bad, it can be really tough.’
Similar gruesome clips
Dr Lewis’ most recent clips comes after another one of his that went viral earlier this month after MailOnline reported on it.
The sound of a spot bursting twice was so loud, it shocked Dr Lewis, who was wearing his blue gloves to tackle the angry lump.