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I have a cist below my right ear that my previous doctor drained. however it has grown back big so do i have to get it surgically removed now?
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Yes: To prevent infection you should consider removal.
Answered 1/30/2019
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Yes: Draining is not removing. You need to have it removed.
Answered 3/11/2012
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