They do one of two things when you go to the Doc's
1. They either cut and drain and then they pack it and it has to heal from the inside out which means you have to go back the Doc's every day for a week to 10 days. Plus anti-biotics.
2. If they catch it in time they treat it with a high dose of anti-biotics which most likely means a short hospital stay. It depends on how bad the abcess is.
As for an abcess going away on it's own I rather go to the Doc's and get it taken care of. I won't take another shot until this is matter is settled. (that's just my opinion, better safe than sorry)


Good Luck,
RHINO