A doctor will look carefully at the lump, check the lymph nodes nearby and make sure the swelling is a cyst before planning any treatment.
The cyst can then be numbed, opened and drained, and the sac removed so it does not keep refilling in the same place.
The small wound behind the ear is dressed and kept clean for a few days, and because it is hidden by hair it rarely leaves a visible mark.
Washing behind the ears every day, keeping glasses and headphones clean and avoiding heavy hair products near the skin all help prevent new cysts.
Tune out the noise and let a professional take care of it. The videos below show cysts behind the ear being treated by professionals.
