In the clinic, the doctor numbs the skin and opens the cyst with a small cut, letting the contents out without spreading them into the tissue.
With fine forceps the sac is then lifted out, which gives the skin a real fresh start and greatly lowers the chance of the cyst returning.
The area is cleaned, closed if needed and covered with a dressing. Most people go home straight away and feel better within a day or two.
Keeping the wound clean and giving it time to heal are the final steps toward smooth, comfortable skin.
Start fresh today and leave old problems behind. Scroll down to see videos of shoulder cysts being removed by dermatologists.
