Abscess Drainage

An abscess is a pocket of pus under the skin that antibiotics alone will not clear: it has to be drained. At La Michoacana we do it with local anesthesia, walk-in, and the relief is almost immediate.

How do I know it is an abscess?

A red, warm, painful lump that grows over days, sometimes with a white or yellow point and tight skin. It can come with fever or with hardened tissue around it. If it is in the groin, armpit or face, get it looked at sooner.

What happens during the visit?

The area is evaluated, local anesthesia is given and a small incision releases the pus. The cavity is cleaned, sometimes packed with gauze so it keeps draining, and covered. The procedure takes a few minutes and most people feel better on the way out.

Do I need antibiotics?

Not always. Drainage alone resolves many cases, and antibiotics are kept for fever, spreading infection or conditions such as diabetes. That is decided when we examine you, not over the phone.

What comes next?

You get cleaning instructions and a follow-up visit to check the wound. If it fills up again, the pain increases or fever appears, come back. Abscesses that keep returning in the same spot deserve a workup: sometimes there is an underlying cause, such as undiagnosed high blood sugar.

What if the abscess is still hard?

When the infection has not formed pus yet, draining does not help. In that case it is treated with antibiotics and local heat and rechecked in two or three days: if a pocket forms, it is drained then.

Why come to La Michoacana?

We are on Spencer Hwy, at 6500 Ste 180, just off Highway 225 and minutes from Deer Park, South Houston and La Porte. We open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM, so you can come after work or on the weekend without taking time off. No appointment and no insurance needed. Our whole team speaks Spanish, parking is free and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

How payment works

You pay per visit, with no insurance involved. We take cash, debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover) and phone payments. We do not take checks. Ask about the price of your service when you arrive or over the phone: we tell you before we start, so you know what you are paying.

Where our patients come from

Most live in Pasadena, in ZIP codes 77505, 77504, 77506 and 77503. We also see families from Deer Park, South Houston, La Porte, Pearland and the rest of the Houston area. If you work at the industrial plants along Highway 225 or the Ship Channel, we are on your way home.