Squeezing a swelling like this at home is risky, because the infection can spread deeper into the face and neck.
A doctor can numb the skin, open the abscess and drain the pus, which brings relief almost right away.
The area is cleaned and dressed, and antibiotics are often added when the redness has spread across the jaw.
Pausing shaving, keeping the skin clean and following the aftercare advice help the jaw heal with as little scarring as possible.
Do not wait for it to grow. The videos below show facial and jaw cysts and abscesses being treated by professionals.
