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Inflammation Shot? Steroid-Free Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Acupoint Injection
Easily calm stubborn, swollen inflammatory acne that's difficult to extract with our herbal acupoint injection! Achieve natural improvement without worrying about side effects (skin atrophy, indentation, pigmentation) commonly associated with traditional inflammation injections (triamcinolone). This safe, steroid-free inflammation care uses natural herbal ingredients, is gentle on your body, and enhances skin regeneration. *VAT separate
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Treatment Details
Why Kkeut Clinic’s Anti-Inflammatory Acupuncture Is Different
1) Zero steroids—pure anti-inflammatory care
Unlike common triamcinolone (TA) steroid shots, we use only sterile-filtered herbal extracts (Coptis, Gardenia, Scutellaria, Phellodendron). We guide recovery rather than suppress skin. No steroids—no added risk of skin atrophy, telangiectasia, rebound, or pigment issues.
2) Works for acute flares and recurrence control
We inject directly into hot, red, painful acne lesions to calm them—often seeing less redness, pain, and swelling within 1–3 days. Because it’s steroid-free, it’s safe to repeat on relapse-prone zones (jawline, cheeks, forehead, mouth corners) as part of a long-term control routine.
Clinical note: Weekly Coptis-based (Hwangryunhaedok-tang) injections for 10 weeks significantly improved KAGS inflammatory scores (mean 3.59 → 1.95, p<0.001).
3) Designed for repeat use—without steroid side effects
Steroid shots can’t be repeated on the same spot without atrophy risk. Our approach modulates (not suppresses) immune signaling, so it’s suitable for thin/sensitive skin and for patients who frequently get laser treatments.
4) High-fidelity, response-driven technique
We limit daily bookings so we can tailor dosing in real time: increase volume for chronic foci, create a “defensive ring” along spreading borders, and adjust distribution based on live skin response. This isn’t mechanical injection—it’s planned, adjustable treatment that anticipates recurrence patterns.
Who It’s For
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Recurrent, hot, red inflammatory acne (esp. jaw/mouth/cheeks).
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Those wary of steroid shot side effects (atrophy, PIH).
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Patients avoiding antibiotics or systemic sebum suppressants.
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Skin that easily develops PIH after inflammation—early calming helps prevention.
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Anyone seeking not just quick relief but relapse prevention and rhythm stabilization.
How It Helps
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Cytokine down-regulation: Berberine, baicalin, palmatine, crocin help reduce TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 → faster relief of heat, redness, edema, pain (often 1–3 days).
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Oxidative stress control: Baicalin/crocin scavenge ROS → less tissue damage and scar/PIH risk.
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Immune modulation: Calms over-reactivity without blunt suppression → better for recurrent hotspots.
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Antimicrobial action: Berberine/palmatine inhibit acne-related pathogens (e.g., C. acnes) → helpful for folliculitis-type flares.
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Barrier support: MMP moderation aids dermal matrix preservation and post-inflammation recovery (great after lasers/peels).
Treatment Benefits
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Calms inflammatory acne that’s hard to extract
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No steroid risks (atrophy, depressions, PIH)
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Plant-derived, body-friendly actives that promote regeneration
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Suitable for sensitive or frequently treated skin
Treatment Steps
Step 01. Lesion count & mapping
Step 02. Aseptic prep
Step 03. 1:1 tailored injections (volume & spread adjusted to lesion pattern)
Procedure Steps
See each step, from your first consultation to completion.
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Individual cleansing
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One-on-one customized consultation with medical staff
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Disinfection of treatment area
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Acupoint injection treatment
Treatment Basics
Treatment time, anesthesia, recovery and how long results last, at a glance.
TIME
Within 10-20 minutes
ANESTHESIA
No anesthesia
RECOVERY
Immediate return to daily life
Ideal For
One Fine Difference makes real results.
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Those who are concerned about the side effects of steroid-containing inflammatory injections.
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Those who are troubled by frequent occurrences of red, hot inflammatory acne.
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Those who want to quickly relieve inflammation and also seek help with recurrence management.
Q&A
Answers to the questions we hear most.
Does the inflammation subside with a single treatment?
Depending on the inflammation, 2-3 additional treatments may be necessary.
Is it the same as dermatological inflammation injections?
The anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection performed at our clinic is steroid-free and has no side effects such as indentation or pigmentation.
Should extraction be performed before anti-inflammatory injection?
Extraction is a process of physically removing pus and sebum, the main causes of inflammation, while acupressure is a treatment that aids in anti-inflammatory action and tissue regeneration to prevent recurrence and scarring. For inflammation with pustules, combining both treatments can enhance effectiveness and safety.
Cautions
Results = Treatment × Aftercare. Please follow the notes below.
It is recommended to refrain from alcohol, smoking, saunas, and strenuous exercise for about 1 week after the procedure.
Occasionally, bruising or mild swelling may occur, which varies individually but usually disappears gradually within 1 week.