AESTHETIC SKIN CARE
Acne Injection
- Calm deep, painful cysts and nodules
- Reduce swelling, redness, and tenderness
- Support faster healing with a quick in-clinic treatment
In-person care available in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York
Acne Injection appointment: what to expect
Review your breakout
Your provider reviews the area you want to treat along with your goals, health history, and allergies to make sure an acne injection is appropriate for you.
Get your injection
After cleansing the area, your provider uses a very thin needle to inject a small dose of Kenalog directly into the blemish. You may feel a brief pinch.
Care for the area
Before you leave, you’ll get simple aftercare instructions to support healing. Redness and tenderness usually start improving within 24 hours, with swelling continuing to flatten afterward.
Where to get an Acne Injection?
Acne Injection Prices
New York
$125
Los Angeles
$125
San Francisco
$125
Our experts in Acne Injection
Frequently asked questions about Acne Injection
Who is not a good fit for this appointment?
To ensure your safety, we don’t recommend this injection to patients who:
- Have infected or broken skin at the injection site
- Are currently taking strong immune‑suppressing meds or have serious infections
- Are allergic or hypersensitive to steroids
- Have uncontrolled medical conditions that may be worsened by steroids (e.g., diabetes, severe hypertension, heart failure, bleeding/ulcer issues)
- Have slow‑healing skin, for example, if you have circulation problems that causes cuts to take a long time to heal
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding (without the green light from your OB or pediatrician)
- Have had a previous steroid injection at the same site within the past 2 weeks
- Have had a previous steroid injection at the same site with significant side effects
Who delivers this care?
Tia uses specialty trained licensed advanced practice clinicians (NPs & PAs) to deliver this care.
Where on the body can I get an injection?
We can treat deep, painful cysts on both the face and the body. If you have multiple cysts, let your provider know so we can plan the safest approach.
How quickly can I expect to see results?
You can expect the redness, swelling, and tenderness start to calm within 24 hours, with the bump flattening out over the next 48–72 hours. Full healing (and fading of any residual discoloration) can take a week or more, but the “wow, that’s so much better” moment typically arrives in just a day or two.
I’m not exactly sure what I need. How will my Care Plan be formulated?
How you address your skin care goals is a deeply personal choice. Your Tia provider is here to thoroughly understand your objectives and preferences, and take your whole health into account when considering results. At the start of every visit, you and your provider will align on your goals and your treatment plan, with you always in the driver’s seat.
Do I have to be a Tia member to receive an acne injection?
Yes, this service is available to members only at this time.
Can I use insurance for acne injections?
This is a cosmetic service and therefore not covered by insurance. For more details on cost, see our Service List.
How often can I use an acne injection to treat the same area?
We recommend giving the spot at least two weeks to settle before returning for another injection. And, we wouldn’t recommend treating the same area more than 3 times in a 6 week period, as that can increase the risk for pigment changes and atrophy at the injection site. If you continue to experience concerns, we recommend booking an Acne visit at Tia to for Acne diagnosis and treatment.
Can I treat acne breakouts in this visit?
This Acne Injection visit is intended to provide cosmetic and symptomatic relief for a cystic acne blemish. For routine acne diagnosis and treatment, please book an Acne visit.
Can a steroid injection be used for other skin care concerns, such as scars or keloids?
In some cases, steroid injections can help flatten hypertrophic scars and keloids.. Talk with your provider to see whether this treatment is appropriate for your specific concern.
Does the injection hurt?
You’ll feel a quick pinch, similar to a flu shot, plus a few seconds of pressure. Most people say it’s over before they can finish a deep breath.
Are there side effects?
Minor redness or tenderness is common for a day. Rarely, treating the exact same spot too often can cause a small “dip” or pigmentation changes, this is why it’s important to not inject the same area too frequently.
Book an Acne Injection appointment
Boost your skin’s clarity with acne injections. We’ll review your concerns, whether persistent breakouts, inflamed spots, or cystic acne, and create a targeted plan that reduces inflammation and speeds healing for clearer, calmer skin.