Treating a large back abscess is often a team effort, with one person preparing and cleaning the skin while another performs the drainage.
After numbing the area, the doctor opens the abscess and lets the pus drain, then cleans the cavity carefully to remove what is left.
The wound is usually packed with gauze and covered with a dressing, and antibiotics may be given if the redness has spread.
Regular dressing changes and help from family at home make recovery much easier, and the area slowly closes over the following weeks.
Teamwork makes every recovery better. The videos below show large back cysts and abscesses being treated by professionals.
