Acne injections

Acne Steroid Injections: Fast Relief for Painful, Inflamed Breakouts

Acne steroid injections are a highly effective, targeted treatment for deep, inflamed acne lesions—especially those that are painful, swollen, or slow to resolve on their own.

This treatment is often used as a rapid intervention, helping calm inflammation, reduce discomfort, and minimize the risk of scarring.

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What Are Acne Steroid Injections?

Acne steroid injections involve placing a very small amount of anti-inflammatory medication directly into an inflamed acne lesion. Unlike topical treatments or oral medications that work systemically, these injections act locally and precisely.

They are commonly used for:

• Cystic acne

• Nodular acne

• Large, painful breakouts

• Acne lesions at risk of scarring

This is not a full-face acne treatment, but rather a spot treatment for select problem areas.

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How Do Acne Steroid Injections Work?

Inflamed acne lesions are driven by a strong inflammatory response deep within the skin. Steroid injections work by:

• Rapidly reducing inflammation

• Decreasing redness, swelling, and pain

• Flattening cystic or nodular lesions

• Helping lesions resolve more quickly

• Reducing the likelihood of long-term scarring

Many patients notice improvement within 24–72 hours.

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Who Is a Good Candidate?

Acne steroid injections may be appropriate if you:

• Have painful or inflamed cystic acne

• Have a breakout that isn’t responding to topical treatment

• Want rapid improvement before an important event

• Are concerned about scarring

• Experience occasional severe breakouts rather than widespread acne

They can be used safely in both adolescents and adults when appropriately selected.

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Areas That Can Be Treated

Acne steroid injections are commonly used on:

• Face

• Jawline

• Chin

• Neck

• Back and chest (select lesions)

Each injection is placed with precision to target the inflamed area while preserving surrounding skin.

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What to Expect During Treatment

• Treatment time: Just a few minutes

• Discomfort: Minimal; injections are very quick

• Downtime: None

• Results: Often noticeable within days

Because only tiny amounts of medication are used, this treatment is fast and efficient.

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Important Considerations

While acne steroid injections are very effective, they are used judiciously. Potential risks—when used improperly or too frequently—can include:

• Skin thinning at the injection site

• Temporary indentation or lightening of the skin

For this reason, injections are carefully dosed and spaced, and not every acne lesion is an appropriate candidate.

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Acne Injections as Part of a Bigger Plan

At Metzner Aesthetics, acne steroid injections are often used as part of a broader acne management strategy, which may include:

• Medical-grade skincare

• Prescription topicals or oral medications

• Hormonal evaluation when appropriate

• Lifestyle and skin-care guidance

The goal is not just to treat individual breakouts, but to reduce recurrence and protect long-term skin health.

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Why Patients Choose Acne Steroid Injections

• Rapid reduction in pain and swelling

• Prevents lesions from worsening

• Helps minimize acne scarring

• No downtime

• Excellent for urgent or stubborn breakouts

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A Precise, Thoughtful Approach

Acne can be physically uncomfortable and emotionally frustrating. Our approach prioritizes:

• Safety and precision

• Minimal medication with maximal effect

• Protecting skin integrity

• Long-term skin health, not quick fixes

The goal is calm, healing skin—without unnecessary intervention.