There are several ways to minimize pain during laser hair removal treatments: Numbing cream before treatment. Aspirin, Tylenol or other over the counter pain medication. Proper colling with the laser (most use a chilled cooling window). Icing before, during or after treatment. Air cooling with Zimmer... more
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...
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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