Procedures

Acne injection (intralesional corticosteroid / cortisone shot for inflamed acne)

from 1,064 reviews74 clinics
Injection of a small volume of dilute triamcinolone acetonide directly into an inflamed acne nodule or pseudocyst to reduce its inflammation and bulk. It addresses individual lesions and is not a course therapy for acne as a whole.
3 reviews written in English by patientsNon-surgicalNo anesthesia29 before/after photos
Rating
8.93/ 10
from 1,064 reviews
Satisfaction
84.2%
from 1,064 reviews
Downtime
0–1days
Full recovery 1–4 wks
Flight safe
0days after

Calculated from 3 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Acne injection (intralesional corticosteroid / cortisone shot for inflamed acne)?

0–1 days. Full recovery 1–4 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Localised skin atrophy or a depressed dimple at the injection site is the most common delayed effect, and pigment change or telangiectasia can also follow.
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Clinics offering Acne injection (intralesional corticosteroid / cortisone shot for inflamed acne)

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Last updated 2026-08-06