Skin cysts are like bumps found under your skin which feel attached to it. They can have fluid or pus inside them. They can become uncomfortable but do not tend to hurt. Treatment involves removal of the whole swelling with the affected skin.

Depending on where on the body and how long you have had them for, they can be as small as a pea or a few centimetres in diameter.

They are removed surgically under local anaesthetic. The anaesthetic is used to numb the area around the cyst before it's cut out. You'll have a small scar around the widest length of the cyst itself, which tends to heal well.

For more complex procedures patients you need to be assessed by a Consultant at least a week before the procedure date to determine the best course of action.