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Is Botox Painful?
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Botox is not painful
Botox injections are done with a very, very small needle. Smaller in most cases than any other injection you have ever had. This helps to minimize any discomfort associated with treatment.
For most, the procedure feels like a very small pin prick at the site of the injection and is very tolerable. For those that are more sensitive we provide cooling packs and/or cold air. These work well to minimize any pain associated with Botox injection.
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Botox pain, not really
I am amazed how many women refuse any sort of pain relief measures. Men are a different story. Most of my Botox veterans deign any pain relief at all, but it is certainly available.
Patients can be pre-treated with a topical anesthetic to the areas that we intend to inject. Properly formulated, these can do an amazing job. After trying a number of pharmacies, we have found one here in Virginia Beach which provides amazing pain relief.
We can also use a Zimmer cool air device if needed,...
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Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Don't fear botox pain!
Botox injections are typically done with such a tiny needle that they are virtually painless. If you fear needles and the pain of even a small needle, then ask your provider to apply some topical numbing cream prior to injection to numb the skin. You will be pleasantly surprised how easy botox injections are with a consciencious and experienced injector.
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Reducing the pain of Botox injection
As injections go, Botox isn't too bad. However, no matter how tiny the needle, no one really enjoys getting injected. Although I have many patients who are unfazed by Botox, I usually recommend:
1. Ice: This helps numb the areas prior to injection.
2. Topical anesthetic ointment (numbing cream): To be effective, this should be placed at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to the injection.
3. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas): This makes you feel as if you've had a couple martinis before the...
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Botox treatment minimally painful
Botox is injected into the areas being treated with a very small syringe and very small needle. The injections themselves are fairly quick as well. Most of our patients find the treatment very easy and never even ask about topical numbing (anesthesia). I have never had a patient complain about the pain of getting Botox nor have I had a patient not come back for Botox because of discomfort during the treatment. Botox is considered a fairly painless and very safe procedure....
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Botox is usually associated with minimal discomfort, but technique is important in your experience
Hi there-
The injections of botox are administered with a very small needle.
This size needle is the one used for most diabetic patients who give themselves injections several times a day.
Many clinicians help "numb" the site with ice, or for those who are very sensitive, with a topical numbing cream.
Each little injection is very quick and therefore the discomfort,if any, is very quick.
Most patients would tell you that the minor discomfort associated with the treatment was well...
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Botox should not be painful
Every day I have a patient comment how simple their first Botox treatment was. They were often worried that the injections would hurt and are surprised how little discomfort they felt.
It is easily one of the safest, highest satisfaction and painless cosmetic procedures you can have-- that's why it is so popular.
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox injections offer little discomfort
Botox is administered through a very small needle into the muscle. There are several ways to administer Botox to reduce any discomfort from the needle stick. In my office, simply applying a cold pack to the forehead affords enough of a "numbing" sensation to allow for easy injection with little to no discomfort.
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Botox should be relatively pain-LESS
Based on comments, Botox injections, for most part, are well-tolerated and relatively pain-free. In our practice, we use topical numbing creams to make the treatment more comfortable. for the patients.
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Pain from injecting Botox
Botox injection are done with the finest smallest needle.
The use of ice in the area before injection will make the injection much less painful and may not feel it.
I have never seen a patient who could not tolerate a Botox injection.
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Botox injections involve very mild pain
Botox injections are fast and the pain associated with an injections instantly resolves once the needle is withdrawn. All of our patients tolerate this pain excellent and return for repeat Botox treatments without hesitation.
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Less pain with Botox injections with these simple steps
Botox is injected in the muscle with very fine tip needles. The pain is very minimal.
You can ask to use ice before injection to help minimize the discomfort. There is also a topical numbing cream that can be applied 15 minutes before injection.
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No pain, big gain with Botox injections
There are several things that experienced injectors do to eliminate pain with Botox or Dysport injections. Ice pads, choosing the right fluid to mix it in, being efficient with technique all contribute. Even needle-phobic patients are usually surprised at how easy it is and come back. Because of the way these products work so specifically on the hyperactive muscles of expression, there is just no non-injectable alternative anyway.
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Botox injections produce little pain
Botox injections are fairly benign. If you are very fearful, you can have topical anesthetic placed before the injections, and then they are practically pain-free. You probably will not even feel the needle go into the skin.
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Botox can be painless
Botox injections can be done painlessly or almost painlessly, with or without a cold spray to numb the skin. Also, it depends on how concentrated the Botox is. If it is very concentrated, such a small amount of liquid is injected in with the Botox that it should be very comfortable when injected, as long as the needle is very small and the injector very gentle.
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Botox and Dysport are not painful
Both Botox and Dysport are great for blocking facial wrinkles and have minimal discomfort which if present only last a few seconds. It is one of the most effective ways to treat facial lines with minimal discomfort and quick and effective response.
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Botox or Dysport should be nearly painless and well worth it
I love Botox/Dysport and so do my patients. As a facial plastic surgeon I am a platinum provider of Botox and have treated thousands of patients. I can't tell you how many thousands of patients have told me that my treatments are nearly painless. In fact, I love it when new patients tell me that they had it in the past elsewhere and it was painful, then when I do the treatment it was almost painless. So, the answer can really be that it depends on who is doing the treatment.
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Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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BOTOX is painless
Okay, BOTOX isn't painless, though almost every person I inject who was previously worried about the injections is shocked by how simple, quick, and relatively painless the procedure is. Most people comment that it feels like a mosquito bite, or in most cases even less than a mosquito bite. Pain is never a concern with BOTOX, though pain/discomfort is certainly more common with the fillers.
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Ice compress prior to Botox or Dysport injections can minimize discomfort
Botox or Dysport is typically injected with 32 gauge needle, smallest sized needle available. The discomfort is minimal and the edge can be taken off with ice compress just prior to injection. Topical numbing cream is typically not necessary.
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Botox injections should not hurt
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...
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New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Pain and less pain with Botox injections
Any injection can be felt, but with botox, a very small needle is used. A machine that blows very cold air can be helpful in distracting this sensation.
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Botox shouldn't be painful
Botox injections really should be painless, it really depends on the injector. My patients seem to have no discomfort. If a patient is nervous or not good with needles, we could then numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox Injections: Reducing Pain and Discomfort
Botox is constituted in an inert normal saline solution that is not painful on injection. In my practice in Santa Monica, I strictly use a 31 gauge needle for injection. This minimizes any semblance of pain during injection. Further, we complement the injections with ice packs, numbing creams, and other methods of pain reduction.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox pain depends on the injector
Not all injectors of botox are the same. A good injector can deliver a pain free experience without ice or topical anesthetic. An inexperienced injector can create excessive swelling, bruising, pain, and most importantly a poor aesthetic result uncomplimentary to the face.
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Should Not be Painful
Typically there is only mild and very temporary discomfort associated with a Botox injection. A very small needle is used and in my office, we always ice the are to be treated first which seems to reduce discomfort significantly.
Another key to providing a comfortable procedure, whether ir is Botox or any aesthetic medical treatment is providing patients with a comfortable, peaceful environment. We do our best to make sure patients know what to exactly what to expect and gently talk them...
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