HOW DOES KENALOG SHOT WORK?

Triamcinolone, the main ingredient of Kenalog, is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug used for acne and keloid scars. When injected into the acne, it immediately decreases redness and irritation while flattening the lesion, allowing the skin to heal. Unlike topical steroids, these injections limit the risk of skin thinning and help to resolve the problem faster.

There is no downtime during the session, which takes only a few minutes. If necessary, patients might have these injections every 4-8 weeks for keloid scars.

HOW SOON YOU WILL SEE THE RESULTS?

You can expect cysts to start shrinking within 4-8 hours after injection. Results will continue to improve over the next several days. These injections can also help to prevent scarring from deep cystic acne.