About Acne Injection
Compared with topical treatments, an acne injection requires no recovery time and no downtime. However, it is important to avoid the use of harsh exfoliating products for 24 hours after the treatment. These products can cause skin irritation and may lead to infection.
Frequently asked questions
How Do Kenalog Injections Work?
Kenalog contains the active ingredient Triamcinolone, which is a medication with strong anti-inflammatory properties. The medication is injected directly into the acne pimple, reducing redness and inflammation while flattening out the lesion. Healing of the area begins almost immediately.
What Can I Expect Post Treatment And Are There Any Side Effects?
Kenalog significantly reduces the appearance of a cyst or nodule within 2-4 days. Rare side effects include depression at the cyst site or hypopigmentation in dark-skinned individuals. The treatments will eliminate the cyst or nodule, although new pimples can appear over time.
Do Acne Injections Prevent Scarring?
Kenalog injections may decrease the risk of acne scarring but generally it does not prevent acne scars. Those who have severe acne are likely to develop scars post inflammation from acne.
