We commonly use Valium to add a level of comfort to the procedure. Occasionally we will even give a low dose of oral pain medication if a patient deems it necessary. Topical and injection anesthesia is a common component of our care as is use of a Zimmer cooling device to bathe the areas treated in an icy... more
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3 Feb 2009
One of the advantages of Active FX treatments is, that unlike it's predecessor CO2 lasers, general anesthesia or IV sedation is not needed. But there is still some discomfort associated with this treatment and measures can be taken to minimize it. Depending on your provider you might be offered Valium or other sedatives and/or Lortab or other pain medication. I have my patients take these 1 hour prior to the procedure.