How to minimize pain during laser hair removal?

I had laser hair removal in the past and it HURT!  I'm fearful of pain from my next laser treatment.

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A: We apply a specially-made topical anesthetic half an...

David Alessi, MD

We apply a specially-made topical anesthetic half an hour before Fraxel treatment. Occasionally, we will give a patient a pre-op "cocktail" to cause sedation. Also, ice to the treated area just after a burst will help a lot.

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