How long it takes to recover from abscess incision and drainage depends mainly on the size of the abscess, the cause of its formation, and the patient’s recovery, etc. In general, if the abscess is a relatively small one formed on the surface of the soft tissue of the skin, the patient can recover in about 5-7 days after abscess incision and drainage treatment. For abscesses formed for special reasons such as perianal diseases, such as perianal abscesses, most patients will be converted to anal fistula secondary to incision and drainage surgery, requiring secondary surgical treatment, and patients may take about 3-6 months to recover. In addition, incision and drainage of abscesses requires the retention of sterile gauze and regular dressing changes. If the patient’s recovery is poor, the number of drug changes will be more frequent and the recovery time will be longer. In addition, if the abscess is incised and drained, the abscess cavity is larger and there is more pus, patients are advised to use anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to promote the absorption of local inflammation.