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Is the Active Fx Procedure Painful?

asked 1 year ago by katdamo in doylestown
Latest answer by Melanie D. Palm, MD
Question viewed 347 times
Tags: face, pain

I am considering the Active FX. I do not have much sun damage and am very sensitive to the sun. I am anxious about the procedure. My Dr. says it is painless and you feel like hot sand blowing on your face and can expect swelling for a few days. I have read reviews and it seems as if many people have various reactions.

4 answers to Is the Active Fx Procedure Painful?

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Active FX should be comfortable

With proper topical numbing and/or nerve blocks where appropriate, the Active FX procedure is very well tolerated by patients.  We use forced air cooling in addition to numbing agents to increase patient comfort during the procedure.  Very rarely does a patient require an oral medication for pain control or relaxation during or after the procedure. 
Melanie D. Palm, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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How painful is Active FX ?

Thanks for the question. In general, the Active FX procedure is very well tolerated. We incorporate a topical anesthetic with oral analgesics and local blocks, providing excellent pain control.  I recommend consulting with your clinician to find out what type of pain control regimen they implement. Warmest Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Active FX treatment comfort

In general, this is quite tolerable without need for deep anesthesia, however the doctor and staff must take certain steps to ensure this.  Our patients are offered a mild sedative, as well as a pain pill before treatment, and they are administered a topical numbing cream. During the treatment, an assistant cools the skin with a specialized air cooler. The sedative and pain pill are optional, but make for a relaxed, pleasent treatment session.  I would recommend discussing with... more
Roy A. David, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Pain and ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment.

The perception of pain is a very individual thing. What one person perceives as hot or cold can be perceived by another as pain. This is why the reviews you have read have varied depending on the individuals experience. To avoid this issue we have a standard protocol for SkinMD patients undergoing ActiveFX, DeepFX and TotalFX Treatments that includes application of a topical anesthetic to the treatment area as well as prescribing an oral anti-inflammatory medicine to help with... more
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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