Acne Steroid Injection
Pre- and Post-Treatment Instructions
📞 Office Contact: 516-996-4810
🚨 Emergency: Call 911 for difficulty breathing or signs of a severe allergic reaction
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT (PRE-TREATMENT)
To ensure safe treatment and optimal results:
• Arrive with clean skin (no makeup, creams, or spot treatments on the area)
• Avoid picking, squeezing, or manipulating acne lesions for 48 hours prior
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment
• Continue prescribed medications unless directed otherwise
• Inform your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive
• Notify your provider of any active skin infections, cold sores, or open wounds
• Let us know if you have had prior steroid injections in the same area
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (POST-TREATMENT)
What to Expect
• Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site is normal
• Acne lesions typically flatten or improve within 24–72 hours
• Temporary bruising may occur
• Results vary by individual and lesion type
Aftercare Instructions
• Do not touch, squeeze, or pick the treated area
• Avoid makeup on the treated area for 12–24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
• Avoid excessive heat for 24 hours (sauna, steam room, hot tubs)
• Keep the area clean and dry
• Do not apply topical acne treatments to the area for 24 hours unless directed
Important Information
• Acne steroid injections reduce inflammation but do not prevent future breakouts
• Overuse may increase the risk of skin thinning or discoloration
• Additional treatments may be recommended as part of your overall acne plan
CONTACT OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
• Increasing pain, redness, or swelling
• Drainage, warmth, or signs of infection
• Skin indentation, thinning, or color change at the injection site
• Any symptoms that concern you
📞 Office Contact: 516-996-4810
Reminder
This treatment is intended to reduce inflammation in specific acne lesions. Results are not immediate for all patients, and response may vary.