Each cyst is cleaned, numbed and opened separately. Its contents are released and, when possible, its sac is removed so it does not return.
Dealing with them one by one keeps each procedure short and comfortable, and it gives the skin time to heal between treatments.
Patients with many cysts are often advised to keep their back clean and dry and to avoid tight synthetic clothing that traps heat and sweat.
Regular check-ups help catch new cysts early, when they are still small and easy to remove.
One thing at a time, every problem gets smaller. The videos at the end show multiple back cysts being treated one after another.
