A doctor will examine the lump in good light, feel how deep it sits and check the rest of the face for other blocked pores before deciding how to treat it.
An inflamed cyst on the face can be numbed, opened with a very small cut, drained gently and the sac removed, with great care to leave as little marking as possible.
Afterwards the area is cleaned, covered with a small dressing and kept free of makeup for a few days while the skin closes.
Washing the face morning and evening, keeping hands and phone screens clean and never squeezing a bump on the cheek all help prevent new swellings.
Face the day knowing it can be taken care of. The videos below show cysts on the cheek and jaw being treated by professionals.
