Abscesses are not simply pimples as they are a painful lump of pus which lies deep within the skin. The pimples are superficial and heal without help, but the abscesses get deeper and more painful as the pus builds up. Home care, antibiotics and self-drainage are ineffective because the entire collection of pus cannot be removed by these methods. Too much squeezing or tying of string can cause infection and scarring. A procedure called professional abscess drainage takes between 10 and 20 minutes and involves local anaesthetic, and has shown to offer immediate relief from the pain of an abscess and to ensure that the problem does not recur. Using expert technique, Healing Surg will be able to completely drain away any abscess.