Hi there- I don't do the Dot, preferring the Mixto SX, but they are very similar lasers (both are fractional CO2 lasers). Whether or not I recommend a bit of sedation to a patient for this procedure really depends on two things... How much anxiety the patient has- if a patient is anxious, I usually recommend a... more
Sedation for Smartxide Dot Therapy?
My doctor said he'll sedate me for Smartxide Dot Therapy. Is sedation really usually done for this procedure?
2 answers to “Sedation for Smartxide Dot Therapy?”
A: Sedation for CO2 laser resurfacing depends
I do not usually sedate people for this procedure. All they typically receive is topical anesthesia. A sedative can help someone if they are prone to anxiety.
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