I am aging and in combination with ice pick scarring, box car scarring, and rolling scars I thought its was time to find a highly qualified Dermatologic Surgeon. My motivation for undergoing this procedure was to have a more refined texture, improvement of acne scarring, and tightening of somewhat loose skin. I just had the procedure today so I will keep everyone updated. I was given valium prior to the procedure. The procedure itself was tolerable but as soon as you are finished you are in a world of pain and burning. I would recommend asking her to write you a painkiller prescription to ease the pain afterwards. I would insist on her writing it for you before you get there because they do not car pain killers there (better safe than sorry like I was lol). You must have a driver if you go the oral sedation route but in all honesty I could not fathom no oral sedatives (valium) and painkillers. It would be too much to bear:( The staff is very good with their mannerisms and trying to help all they can to ease your pain.