Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows: An opening is made into the abscess using a sinus forceps or a closed ...

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...

For short term relief in one area, an incision and drainage procedure can be performed in a doctor's office with local anesthetic. Another form of minor surgery is called punch debridement ...