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3. Surgical Incision and Drainage

Depending on the case, surgical drainage may help reduce pain and inflammation. This relatively simple procedure can take place in the doctor’s office. Using local anesthetics, the doctor makes a small cut in the cyst, which allows drainage of pus and fluid. Once complete, the wound is packed with sterile gauze and left open; this helps to heal the infected cyst from the inside out, a process that can take upwards of four weeks. During this period, the individual must make sure to regularly change the gauze.

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