A doctor will examine the swelling, check its size and firmness, and decide whether it needs to be drained now or removed once the inflammation calms down.
The usual treatment is to numb the skin, open the cyst, drain it and remove the sac wall, which greatly lowers the chance of it coming back.
After the procedure the back is covered with a dressing. Keeping it clean, wearing loose tops and sleeping on the side for a few nights help it heal.
Washing the upper back daily, keeping sports bras and straps clean and leaving bumps alone are simple ways to prevent new cysts.
Stay grounded and take it one step at a time. The videos below show cysts on the upper back being treated by professionals.
