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Jordana S. Gilman, MD

Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

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Q: Is Botox painful?

The discomfort varies with the area injected and the size of the needle. Most people use a 30 or 31 gauge needle which is very small. I use a 31 gauge in my practice, and my patients have reported that it is a comfortable procedure. The most sensitive area is usually the crows-feet, as the skin is the most delicate and thinnest there. If you are concerned, you can ask for some numbing cream to be applied for several minutes before the procedure, or you can use ice packs for numbing. In general it is a comfortable and quick procedure.

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Education	Undergraduate: B.A., Biology, cum laude, Williams College, Massachusetts Medical School: M.D., The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Post-medical school training	Internship: Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, New York City Residency: Dermatology, the Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City
Professional memberships	American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
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