Answers · During treatment

Will treatment hurt, and how is numbing decided?

Comfort depends on the treatment, the area and the person. Whether to use numbing, and which kind, is explained when the treatment is decided.
Numbing before treatment

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At a glance

  • Often no numbing: Botox, pico toning
  • Topical numbing: Most injectables, Potenza, many lifting devices
  • Built-in cooling: Thermage FLX, Sofwave, laser hair removal

The answer

Comfort depends on the treatment, the area and the person. Whether to use numbing, and which kind, is explained when the treatment is decided. Tell the doctor if you are sensitive to pain.

Typical approaches

  • Numbing cream before injections and microneedling
  • Cooling during many device treatments
  • Energy adjusted where an area feels strongest

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision.

Common questions

Can I ask for more numbing?

Yes. Tell the doctor; the plan can be adjusted.

Which treatments are most comfortable?

Pico toning and titanium lifting are often described as mild.