Sedation for Smartxide Dot Therapy?

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 small dose of oral valium. And... The settings I'm planning on using for the treatment. The procedure is more painful the deeper I'm planning on treating, so if I'm planning on treating de more

This is not completely necessary, but you may be more comfortable if the doctor plans on doing an aggressive treatment.  Generally I give my patients oral sedation (percocet and valium) in addition to a topical anesthetic and this works great for me.