Are facial aesthetics pain-free?

When you choose an experienced doctor, the practitioner will advise you on ways to reduce pain as much as your tolerance for pain allows. Here are a few methods of pain reduction methods that you may consider.

Topical Anaesthetic
Available in cream form that is applied directly onto the treatment area. This will take about 20 – 30 minutes for the numbing effect to take place.

Nerve Blocks
This is injected in the treatment area to eliminate the feeling of pain during the procedure. The effect kicks in almost immediately.

Product Pre-incorporated with Anaesthetic
Certain dermal fillers come pre-incorporated with anaesthetic, such as lidocaine*. It numbs the treatment area and reduces the immediate feeling of pain. Such convenient products make aesthetic procedures much more comfortable for patients.

*Lidocaine is an anaesthetic that is used to numb treatment areas and reduce the immediate feeling of pain. It has been used on many patients worldwide and has a well-established safety record.

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