It sounds like you feel tired of a pilonidal problem, correct? For you would like this problem solved quickly and permanently, right? You are headed for a good solution for you are learning and asking questions. This is my reply to a seeker with 6 years of failed pilo.
Learn about what other questions to ask by studying the web site http://www.pilonidal.org especially http://www.pilonidal.org/medical_profs.htm and then check the list under Find a Surgeon on http://pilonidal.org home page for MDs near you. We depend on patients like you to keep the list up to date so tell us at sasha@pilonidal.org what you learn.
It is fair to call these MDs, who have heard of the cleft lift operation, to ask them of their current methods and how they turn out. Do not be discouraged. You may have to make 5-10 calls. You are on the right track. Conventional treatments often work well. From your description it sounds like a cleft lift would likely solve your problem. There is even a chance that a simpler operation, pick pits, might be worth a try. We could make a better informed comment if we had a photo taken according to Michele's instructions.
Post a comment if you have further questions after you study the material at the web site www.pilonidal.org .
Good luck!
I had a pilonidal abscess lanced in 1972 and only in past month have been experiencing intermittant discomfort in the same area. (No drainage from the "pit" that has been there since the lancing.) Is there a way to prevent an acute exacerbation of this problem? Do people have chronic, low level pilonidal disease? Thanks for any information. This is not my medical specialty so am as ignorant as the next person...
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