Hi! I would to get some thoughts on taking a pain medicine right before a sculpsure treatment. I had my first treatment a week ago on my upper arms and it was extremely painful. I'd say it was a 7/8 pain level comparing it to when I didn't take the pain medicine after a csection. I also want to add I have a stretch marks on the upper arms. I go for my next treatment in 5 weeks and I'm very nervous. I didn't have any down time after my treatment. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
May 31, 2017
Answer: Pain medication during SculpSure treatment The arms are sensitive during SculpSure treatment. It would be fine to take regular Tylenol before the procedure. You should avoid Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other anti inflammatory medications, as well as aspirin. Also, if the provider did not stay in the room with you during treatment, you should ask that someone stay with you. Intermittent cooling can be provided a few times during the treatment to help reduce the discomfort.
Helpful
May 31, 2017
Answer: Pain medication during SculpSure treatment The arms are sensitive during SculpSure treatment. It would be fine to take regular Tylenol before the procedure. You should avoid Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other anti inflammatory medications, as well as aspirin. Also, if the provider did not stay in the room with you during treatment, you should ask that someone stay with you. Intermittent cooling can be provided a few times during the treatment to help reduce the discomfort.
Helpful
May 30, 2017
Answer: Pain medication before SculpSure It is not recommended to take any pain medication before a SculpSure treatment. If pain medication were taken, it is possible that the sensation would be dulled and the skin could burn. During the treatment, the energy level can be adjusted and the treatment should be able to be done without pain. I would say there should be some mild discomfort, but it should not be painful. I would discuss this with the physician who treated you. It is possible the energy level for you could be decreased so that the treatment is not painful.
Helpful
May 30, 2017
Answer: Pain medication before SculpSure It is not recommended to take any pain medication before a SculpSure treatment. If pain medication were taken, it is possible that the sensation would be dulled and the skin could burn. During the treatment, the energy level can be adjusted and the treatment should be able to be done without pain. I would say there should be some mild discomfort, but it should not be painful. I would discuss this with the physician who treated you. It is possible the energy level for you could be decreased so that the treatment is not painful.
Helpful
