Whiteheads, also called ‘closed comedones’ are gently extracted through a tiny incision on the skin, unclogging the pores and preventing undue accumulation of sebum or skin oil which dilate the sebaceous ducts. Papulopustular and nodulocystic acne lesions filled with pus are drained and subsequently injected intralesionally with anti-inflammatory medication.
Number of Sessions Recommended: 4-8 weekly sessions may be needed.