I am thinking about having Botox but I am not very good with needles, how painful are the injections?
Answer: Botox Thank you for your question. Botox is just like any other injection. Patients may experience a sensation similar to a pin pick. The needle used is very small and slender. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy.
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Answer: Botox Thank you for your question. Botox is just like any other injection. Patients may experience a sensation similar to a pin pick. The needle used is very small and slender. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Pain Many patient's share your concern. In general most patients do not find Botox very panful. Very small needles are used Most patients state that they feel a "crunching sensation and a slight pinch". There is no pain after the procedure. Numbing cream or topical spray can also be used to help diminish any sting from the needle . Best of luck.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Pain Many patient's share your concern. In general most patients do not find Botox very panful. Very small needles are used Most patients state that they feel a "crunching sensation and a slight pinch". There is no pain after the procedure. Numbing cream or topical spray can also be used to help diminish any sting from the needle . Best of luck.
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Answer: Botox - Discomfort Hi Dan,
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Answer: Botox - Discomfort Hi Dan,
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May 3, 2017
Answer: How is Botox injected? Thank you for your question, I get asked this question a lot in my practice. It feels like a sting only. Equivalent to plucking eyebrows. Over in a few minutes - hope this helps? Dr Tracy Mountford.
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May 3, 2017
Answer: How is Botox injected? Thank you for your question, I get asked this question a lot in my practice. It feels like a sting only. Equivalent to plucking eyebrows. Over in a few minutes - hope this helps? Dr Tracy Mountford.
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Botox Discomfort Thank you for your excellent question. This is one of the biggest concerns of new Botox injection patients. Of course there is individual variability but the needles used in Botox injections are quite small and tolerated very well by the vast majority of patients. In my office, I use an individual needle for each muscle which limits the number of needle sticks to 3 for each needle. This results in a sharper needle which has much less discomfort than a dull needle from too many sticks.
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Botox Discomfort Thank you for your excellent question. This is one of the biggest concerns of new Botox injection patients. Of course there is individual variability but the needles used in Botox injections are quite small and tolerated very well by the vast majority of patients. In my office, I use an individual needle for each muscle which limits the number of needle sticks to 3 for each needle. This results in a sharper needle which has much less discomfort than a dull needle from too many sticks.
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