A doctor will examine the swelling carefully, because lumps on the neck should always be checked to make sure they are only a cyst and not a swollen gland or something else.
If it is a cyst, the skin is numbed, a small opening is made and the contents are drained. Removing the sac helps stop it from coming back in the same place.
Afterwards the wound is cleaned and covered with gauze. Keeping the dressing clean and avoiding tight collars for a few days gives the skin a chance to settle.
Gentle daily washing of the neck, keeping hair products away from the skin and not picking at bumps are simple ways to prevent new cysts.
Give it time and trust the process. The videos below show cysts on the neck being treated by professionals.
