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Cortisone Injection in Encino, CA

Cortisone Injection in Encino, CA
A patient receiving a cortisone injection to directly treat and reduce their cystic acne located on their forehead.

Cortisone is a steroid injection treatment, used as a treatment for a variety of medical and cosmetic treatments. A cortisone injection is also known as a “corticosteroid” shot. Cortisone injection treatments that are offered here at Glow Aesthetic Center are offered for patients looking to treat their cystic acne, treat and reduce keloid scarring, as well as treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder involved in the sudden loss of hair on the patient.

How Does Cortisone Work?

Cortisone works as a steroid that primarily reduces inflammation in the area of concern. Cortisone is used for both medical and cosmetic treatments. Examples of medical treatments include muscle pain caused by sports injuries or arthritis. Here at Glow Aesthetic Center, we primarily use Cortisone for cosmetic treatments such as treating a patient’s cystic acne on their face or body, helping treat and reduce keloid scarring, as well as the treatment for alopecia areata.

Cortisone Injection for Cystic Acne

Cystic Acne can appear in the form of:

  • Whiteheads
  • Blackheads
  • Pimples
  • Papules
  • Pustules
  • And more.

Many patients may consider a cortisone injection for their cystic acne in an attempt to reduce their blemishes without any scarring or if it is not possible with conventional treatment options such as using an extracting tool.

Cortisone Injection for Keloid Scarring

Glow Aesthetic Center also offers cortisone injection treatments for patients experiencing keloid scarring. A keloid scar is a thick raised scar caused by an excess protein (collagen) in the skin during healing. Keloid scarring can often be ridged and lumpy.

The scar normally presents after an injury or condition has healed in the patient’s body, such as acne or a surgical incision. Keloids are not harmful and don’t normally need treatment, but it can create a significant cosmetic blemish in one’s body as a result. By injecting cortisone into the keloid scar, the steroid can work to reduce the inflammation and ultimately reduce the blemish on the body. A patient might need multiple treatments before a keloid can be significantly reduced.

Keloid Injection Treatment | Encino Medical Spa

Cortisone Shot For Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that creates a sudden loss of hair in the patients experiencing the disease. The hair loss is normally done in patches and is unpredictable. Since alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, there is no clear cause for why a patient might have acquired the disease, researchers believe it might be a mixture of both genetic and environmental factors. Due to it being an autoimmune disease, there is also no direct cure, yet there are a variety of treatments that can help alleviate the disease almost completely in many patients.

The immune system works normally by fighting infections in the body, yet with patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases such as alopecia, their bodies are accidentally working against them. Cortisone shots injected straight into the scalp (where the hair loss is occurring) works by telling the immune system of the patient to stop attacking the hair follicles, which would ultimately allow for the patient to grow hair in the area once again. This treatment is not permanent as there is no cure for autoimmune diseases, and most patients do need to consistently return for treatments throughout their lives.

Summary

Glow Aesthetic Center offers cortisone injections for a variety of cosmetic treatments including the treatment of cystic acne, keloid scarring, and alopecia areata. Visit Glow Aesthetic Center’s office in Encino for a free consultation, to see if a cortisone injection is right for you. By visiting Glow for a free consultation, you get to meet with one of our experienced practitioners who will physically examine you and go over your goals and concerns with the treatment. From there, our practitioner will make a customized treatment plan just for you to help achieve your goals. Call now to book your next appointment by calling (818) 905-8815 or book an appointment online by visiting this link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept insurance?

Unfortunately we do not accept insurance as our practice is for purely cosmetic treatments. We do however offer different financing options that you can get pre-approved for. Visit, this link to view your options.

Do you have before or after-care instructions for your treatments?

Yes we do! Please call Glow Aesthetic Center at (818) 905-8815 or email info@glowaestheticcenter and please request an updated copy for the aftercare of your treatment from one of our beauty consultants.

What payments do you accept at Glow Aesthetic Center?

We accept all major credit cards, CareCredit, and offer different financing options through PatientFi & Cherry Financing. If you are looking to pre-pay for a certain treatment or package as a gift for someone else or for yourself, please contact us at 818-905-8815 or e-mail us at info@glowaestheticcenter.com.

Can you please tell me the pricing for a certain treatment or service?

Here at Glow, we offer a variety of pricing and packages for all of our treatments. For pricing, please contact us via email by using our contact us form or call us for immediate help at 818-905-8815.

How much is for a consultation at Glow Aesthetic Center? Do you offer virtual consultations?

All consultations are completely free here at Glow Aesthetic Center! When a patient visits Glow Aesthetic Center for a consultation, they get to meet with one of our experienced and trained board-certified practitioners where they will go over your goals and concerns with the treatment and make a customized treatment plan just for you!

Yes, we do offer free virtual consults here through Google Meet and FaceTime. Please contact Glow by calling 818-905-8815 to book your virtual consult here with us.

How can I book an appointment to visit the office? Do you have a late cancellation policy?

You can book an appointment to visit Glow Aesthetic Center online by visiting this link, via phone by calling 818-905-8815, or you can contact us via email by using our integrated contact form by visiting this link.

Glow Aesthetic Center has a 24 hour late cancellation for patients who book an appointment to visit our office. Patients who do not show up to their appointment, or cancel on the same day as the appointment, will result in a $75 charge on their credit cards that we hold on file during booking.

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