Management of Mucous Cysts

Post-Treatment Care

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends lubricating lips with lip balm or lip cream to promote healing, and avoiding irritants such as spicy foods, hot foods and drinks, and citrus fruits 1, 2
Maintaining good oral hygiene with a soft toothbrush and mild fluoride-containing toothpaste is advised 1
Avoiding irritants that may delay healing, including spicy foods 2, hot foods and drinks 2, and citrus fruits 1, 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that the lips deserve special consideration due to their critical role in cosmesis and function, and that lip mucoceles have a tendency to ulcerate, potentially resulting in pain and bleeding in the short term and increased scarring and disfigurement in the long term 3, 4
Early surgical resection may be considered for small lesions in cosmetically favorable areas 3
Lesions located exclusively on the vermilion can be removed with a transverse mucosal incision 5
Bulkier lesions that cause lengthening of the lip or cross the vermilion-cutaneous border are best addressed with a wedge excision 5, 6