Kenalog

IndicationsWho it's for

• Cystic acne nodules calmed within 24–48 hours
• Keloids and hypertrophic scars flattened over a series
• Pre-event acne emergency rescue shot
• Earlobe keloid post-piercing treatment
• Razor-fast in-office procedure, zero downtime
• Decades of clinical safety data behind triamcinolone

Procedure

After a quick assessment of the lesion, our physician selects the appropriate Kenalog dilution (lower for facial acne, higher for thick keloids on the chest or earlobes). The area is cleansed with alcohol and the medication is injected directly into the lesion using an insulin syringe. Cystic acne usually needs only one shot per nodule; keloids and hypertrophic scars typically benefit from a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart for maximum flattening.

Aftercare

Each injection takes under a minute. Our physician uses an ultra-fine 30G needle to deliver a microdose of dilute Kenalog directly into the inflamed cyst, keloid, or raised scar. Most patients feel only a brief pinch. Cystic acne nodules typically deflate and quiet down within 24–48 hours; keloid and scar flattening progresses over 4–6 weeks per session. No downtime — you can return to work, makeup, and exercise immediately.