This service consists of using a steroid that is injected directly into the cyst. The steroid, or otherwise known as cortisone, helps to speed up the healing process while achieving the results of reducing inflammation, swelling, and pain that is caused by cystic acne.

In general, cortisone shots will help to cut your acne’s lifespan in half, usually over the course of 4-7 days. However, it does depend on how large and inflamed the cyst is to begin with.