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It’s tempting to pop a cyst that looks ready to burst, but doing so can cause more harm than good. At Calgary Vein & Laser, our specialists frequently treat patients who’ve tried to squeeze or drain cysts at home, only to experience infection, inflammation, or scarring. The truth is, cysts form deep beneath the skin, and only professional excision surgery can remove them safely and completely. Learn why cysts should never be popped at home, what happens when you do, and the right way to treat them. For safe, effective cyst removal and skin care solutions, contact Calgary Vein & Laser today.
Cysts often resemble pimples — firm, raised, and sometimes tender — which leads many people to treat them like breakouts. When pressure builds, the urge to squeeze can feel instinctive. Unfortunately, unlike acne, cysts form deep under the skin, surrounded by a membrane or sac.
When you pop a cyst, you may release some of its contents, but the capsule remains. This means the cyst will almost always refill — and often return larger, more inflamed, or infected than before.
Infection
Breaking the skin introduces bacteria into the cyst cavity, which can quickly lead to infection. Infected cysts become swollen, red, and painful, often requiring medical drainage or antibiotics.
Inflammation and Scarring
Forcing the contents out causes unnecessary trauma to the skin. The pressure and inflammation can lead to long-term discolouration, thickened scar tissue, or pitting — issues that can be difficult to correct even with professional laser treatment afterward.
Incomplete Removal and Recurrence
Even if it looks like the cyst is gone, the underlying sac almost always remains. Unless it’s completely removed through excision surgery, the cyst will reform. Each attempt to pop it increases the risk of complications and deeper scarring.
Misdiagnosis
Not every lump under the skin is a cyst. Attempting to drain a growth without medical confirmation could mean interfering with something that requires different or more urgent treatment.
If you notice a lump that resembles a cyst, the safest step is to schedule a professional evaluation. At Calgary Vein & Laser, our medical team performs thorough assessments to confirm the type of cyst and determine the right treatment plan.
For confirmed epidermoid or sebaceous cysts, excision surgery is the gold standard. This simple, in-office procedure removes the entire cyst capsule, ensuring it doesn’t return. The area is numbed with local anesthesia, and most patients resume normal activities the same day.
To minimize scarring and even out skin tone after removal, laser treatment may also be recommended. This helps refine the skin’s surface and promote smoother healing
Cyst popping may seem harmless, but the risks of infection and scarring far outweigh the short-term relief. At Calgary Vein & Laser, our specialists use excision surgery to remove cysts safely and completely, preserving healthy skin and preventing recurrence. If you’ve tried to pop a cyst or want a professional opinion before treatment, contact us today for expert care and peace of mind.
No. Cysts form beneath the skin’s surface, and squeezing them only releases part of the contents, increasing the risk of infection. Contact Calgary Vein and Laser today for safe and effective cyst removal.
Because the cyst wall or capsule remains intact. Only excision surgery fully removes it to prevent recurrence.
Yes. The pressure and trauma from squeezing can damage surrounding tissue, leading to noticeable scars or discolouration.
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