I just had an abscess lanced at the emergency room, but my face is even more swollen and red and the abscess is still there. is this normal?

Yes & No: The swelling (=induration) around site will remain for hours. If the incision closed/scabbed over, the pus can reaccumulate and require drainage again. You should have instructions to clean site/keep open so it will drain completely. Warm compresses to area can help. Should also have recheck appt--if it worsens, will need rechecked.

Abscesses/Cellulitis: An abscess is a collection of pus usually from a bacterial infection. When an abscess is lanced the collection of pus is released, but the bacterial infection, in this case *cellulitis, can probably still be there with the symptoms. Antibiotics usually resolve this and pus exits through the wound as the condition resolves. Local care with soap and water is recommended. No improvement, see PCP.