Can I drive myself home after Profound RF?

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Am I able to drive myself home after a Profound RF treatment? I’m not the type who likes/needs to take pain medication beforehand.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

This is a great question! Profound RF treatment is usually done under local anesthetic, therefore patients are allowed to drive themselves to and from the procedure. If, however, you are given or request a Valium prior to your procedure, you are NOT able to drive yourself home afterwards. If you have any further questions or concerns I recommend reaching out to your provider. Best of luck with your treatment!

Michael S. Mall, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and Happy Holidays. In my practice, it is protocol for patients to have a friend, or family member to drive them to and from the facility. While this is a non-invasive procedure, medications are used to numb and relax patients.  
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Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

Most of my patients only need local anesthetic for the Profound RF procedure.  If this is the case, or if you decided to add nitrous oxide (ProNox) then it is safe to drive yourself home.

Andrew Kornstein, MD, FACS · Answer

In the vast majority of cases, yes absolutelyWhether under "straight" local anesthesia(just lidocaine) or Pronox(laughing gas) with lidocaine most if not all patient are able to drive home. One home swelling starts and you should rest, elevate your head and apply Aquaphor.

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