Fast, gentle cortisone shots to quickly calm painful cystic acne and reduce swelling within days.
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This acne-fighting shot contains Kanalog®, the brand name for triamcinolone, a corticosteroid that dramatically reduces inflammation, redness, and swelling.
At OC MedDerm, Dr. Shafa only uses brand-name Kenalog, never generics, and dilutes it with xylocaine (a local anesthetic) to make the procedure virtually painless.
She can also drain cystic acne comfortably during the same visit, if needed.
Most patients notice that swelling and redness start shrinking a few hours after injection. A significant result is expected within 1 to 2 days after injection.
Not really. We use a tiny needle, and the xylocaine in the injection numbs the area instantly. You’ll barely feel it.
There is a minute risk of indentation after a large, deep acne lesion is healed. Persistent cystic acne can cause indentations on its own as it heals. However, Kenalog injections may also contribute to this by causing fat atrophy, which can lead to indentation at the injection site.
Dr. Shafa believes that only the brand-name steroid Kenalog (not the generic version called Triamcinolone) should be used for acne lesions.
She super-dilutes Kenalog to reduce the risk of indentation.
We offer a free, no-wait reinjection within one week if the results are not satisfactory.
It’s important to seek medical attention early, before cystic acne becomes too large, as it may cause indentation after healing.
At OC MedDerm, we understand that urgent skin concerns require urgent care. That’s why we offer same-day acne injections—no long waits.
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A Kenalog injection is an intralesional corticosteroid injection containing triamcinolone. It is injected directly into selected large, inflamed acne nodules or cysts to reduce swelling and pain.
A treated acne cyst or nodule may begin to improve within a few hours, with more noticeable flattening often occurring over the next 1–3 days. Individual results vary.
The procedure usually causes only brief discomfort from the injection. A local anesthetic may be used when appropriate to improve comfort.
Kenalog injections are generally considered for large, painful, inflamed acne nodules or cysts that may benefit from rapid reduction of inflammation. A dermatologist should determine whether an injection is appropriate.
Reducing inflammation in a large acne lesion may help limit complications, but a Kenalog injection cannot guarantee that scarring or indentation will be prevented.
Yes. Corticosteroid injections can sometimes cause localized skin or fat atrophy, which may result in a temporary or persistent indentation at the injection site. Proper dosing and technique can help reduce this risk.
Kenalog injections are typically reserved for larger, inflamed acne nodules or cysts rather than ordinary small pimples. Your dermatologist can determine whether the lesion is suitable for treatment.
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