In the clinic, the patient lies face down while the doctor cleans the skin and numbs both areas with a local anaesthetic.
Each cyst is then opened and drained in turn, releasing the pressure that has been building up for days or even weeks.
Once the swelling has calmed down, the remaining sacs can be removed so that the cysts do not keep coming back in the same place.
Regular dressing changes, rest and keeping the area dry help the skin close and heal over the following weeks.
Keep your head up, because even the worst-looking problems can be solved. The videos below show large back cysts being treated by professionals.
