Breast Cysts Treatment

Expert assessment and treatment of breast cysts

Breast cysts are among the most common benign breast conditions, yet discovering one can be alarming. Our surgeons provide expert ultrasound-guided assessment and, where appropriate, aspiration or surgical treatment to resolve cysts quickly, safely and with full pathological confirmation.

Simple breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are almost always benign. They are diagnosed by ultrasound and can be aspirated (drained) with a fine needle in a clinic setting. Complex cysts with internal echoes or solid components require surgical excision and pathological examination to exclude atypical cells. Our surgeons manage the full spectrum from simple aspiration to surgical excision with histology.

Key Benefits

Rapid relief from discomfort caused by tense or large cysts
Full pathological confirmation following excision
Expert differentiation of simple vs complex cysts requiring surgery
Minimal scarring from targeted incision placement

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Women with a newly identified breast lump requiring assessment
Patients with painful or enlarging breast cysts
Those with complex cysts recommended for surgical excision by imaging
Women seeking definitive treatment with histological peace of mind

What to Expect

Assessment

Clinical examination and ultrasound imaging to classify cyst type and determine management.

Aspiration

Simple cysts drained via fine-needle aspiration in clinic under local anaesthesia — same day.

Surgical Excision

Complex or recurring cysts removed surgically under local or general anaesthesia with histology.

Follow-Up

Results reviewed within 2 weeks; surveillance imaging arranged if clinically indicated.

Recovery & Aftercare

Aspiration requires no recovery. Surgical excision allows return to normal activities within 3–5 days; dressings removed at 1 week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are breast cysts dangerous?

Simple cysts are virtually always benign. Complex cysts are sent for histological examination to provide certainty — the vast majority are still benign, but formal diagnosis removes any doubt.

Will the cyst come back after aspiration?

Some cysts do recur after aspiration, particularly if hormonally driven. Recurring cysts may be recommended for surgical excision and definitive histological assessment.