Most lip cysts last for 3 weeks to 6 weeks and resolve on their own without any treatment.
You can drain a lip cyst but you should not drain the lip cyst yourself and should allow a doctor to drain it surgically.
However most lip cysts drain on their own and resolve on their own within 3 to 6 weeks.
A cyst on your lip will usually look like a clear, bluish or pink and soft or smooth, round and dome shaped cyst.
The cyst on your lip can vary in size up to 1 cm in diameter and it may also break open on it's own and can also recur.
A small clear blister on your lip is called a mucous cyst which are harmless blisters that appear most often on the inner part of the lower lip.
Mucous cysts can also affect the inner cheeks, gums, floor of your mouth and tongue.
The oral mucoceles or mucous cysts most often occur from biting our lips or other minor trauma to the lips.
A mucocele is a small, painless, blister-like lesion that occurs on the inner lips or floor of the mouth.
The blister is usually filled with clear fluid and is caused by damage to the inner, wetter skin of the lip or mouth (mucosal surface).
An oral mucous cyst is a painless, thin sac on the inner surface of the mouth. It contains clear fluid.
Mouth ulcers are caused by many disorders.
These include canker sores, leukoplakia, gingivostomatitis, oral cancer, oral lichen planus, oral thrush, and similar disorders.
Treatment options for mucous cysts include aspiration, electrocautery, chemical cautery, steroid injection, and various types of surgical excision.
Most of these procedures are associated with significant recurrence rates, though these tend to be lower than those associated with carpal ganglions.
The good news is that most mucous cysts go away on their own without treatment although in some cases the removal of the salivary gland may be needed.
On or around the mouth, mucous cysts can result from lip or cheek biting, piercings, poor dental hygiene and other causes.
Mucous cysts that occur on the hands or fingers are often a side effect due to osteoarthritis.
A mucous cyst is not considered a sign or risk of cancer.
When it appears in your mouth, it can occur due to trauma, bad oral habits, or an obstruction or blockage of a salivary duct.
A mucous cyst on your finger is often linked to joint wear and tear common in osteoarthritis.
Some mucous cysts may not need treatment.