Sedation for Smartxide Dot Therapy? Doctor Answers, Tips
SmartXide: Q&A
Ask a Question

Sedation for Smartxide Dot Therapy?

My doctor said he'll sedate me for Smartxide Dot Therapy. Is sedation really usually done for this procedure?

Tags:
normal sedation
Comment on this
3 Doctor Answers | Asked by sandrasue in Grants Pass
+3

Maybe...

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
+1

Sedation for Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

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.

You might also like...

Real Stories

SmartXide DOT CO2 Laser Treatment Review

I opted for a lighter treatment with the SmartXide DOT CO2 Laser. I was afraid of extra...

View 90 related stories

Before + After Photos

SmartXide Fractional CO2 Resurfacing SmartXide Fractional CO2 Resurfacing
View 2 SmartXide photos
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

nancsue 29 Sep 2012
I first had Fraxel, and my first treatment was VERY painful, but subsequent treatments were easier, because they got a different numbing cream. Nevertheless, I did not get the results I wanted. So, I STUPIDLY upped the ante to DOT - I have a very high pain tolerance, and was almost in tears. They provided a strong pain pill to take beforehand, but I didn't have a ride home, so couldn't take it. The pain worsened after I got home and throughout the night - I was actually nauseous. But, the WORST part is after 6 months, I see VERY LITTLE improvement. The procedure was a complete waste of money.

Ask a Question

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok