How is the procedure of treatment of an abscess
carried out?
It’s an outpatient procedure carried out under the influence of local anesthesia.
Once the local anesthesia is administered a local block is formed in the region.
After this Chlorhexadine is applied to the spot and a sterile drape is placed around it.
Using a surgical needle the abscess is slowly ruptured by pricking it. The pus and contents of the abscess is allowed to flow out and to make sure complete drainage the surgeon applies pressure and reinforces the region by slowly dabbing it.
After this the abscess spot is reinforced with gauze and dressing is done.
How long is the
recovery process?
The recovery takes about a week or so, the doctor will prescribe ointment for the wound to dry quickly.
It’s a minor procedure and the patient can carry on with his daily chores the very same day.