Do you get numbed before Juvederm? (photos)

I completely numb the area prior to injection.  This is a technique that not all doctors do or even is trained to do.  You are a candidate but the artistic nature of the doctor is more important.  I do very natural results.  Thanks for question

I dont use any numbing on my patients because I use cannulas which limit pain on injections.  I suggest you go to someone gentle who does cannulas for fillers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hello, Juvederm products contain lidocaine anesthetic to help with discomfort during the injection.  Other options to decrease discomfort include using sprays or topical agents to numb the skin, ice packs, or local anesthetic nerve blocks.  Your injector can discuss the different options in detail.

The fillers I use all have numbing medication in it, so it makes for a more comfortable injection experience. We also use ice applied to the area which numbs the area and also shrinks the blood vessels to help decrease the risk of bruising. It those who are extremely sensitive to needles we also apply topical numbing cream. This has worked well for us. Make sure you find an experienced injector who will make your first filler experience a pleasant one. Best of luck.

Hi Melissa. Most patients have some anxiety the first time they are injected but the reality is that the anxiety is worse than the actual procedure the vast majority of the time.We use a high strength triple numbing agent applied to the skin before treatment and gentle icing during and after treatment.  To see Juvederm photos for other Los Angeles patients, click on the link below.

Thank you for your question and photograph.  In my practice I do numb my patients prior to filler injections, especially if the patient is apprehensive about needles.  This can be done in a number of ways, by cooling the skin, topical numbing creams, or nerve blocks for particularly sensitive areas.  It definitely makes the experience more enjoyable. Depending on your goals, it looks like you would be an excellent candidate.

There are a variety of ways to maximize patient comfort prior to filler injections. I typically use a topical anesthetic cream which we apply 15-20 minutes prior. The vast majority of fillers now contain lidocaine as well, which adds to the anesthetic effect while the filler is being injected. I will occasionally also use ice at the time of injections which patients also find quite comforting. The actual injection technique has an influence on the amount of pain and discomfort as well. Whenever possible, I use a microcannula technique which typically causes less discomfort as it does not require as many injection sites as compared to traditional needle injections.

Thank you for your question. Many doctors will have different techniques to make you as comfortable as possible before, during, and after injection. In my practice, when treating the lips I will perform nerve blocks, much like before a dentist fills a cavity. For the nasolabial folds, I use a blunt tipped cannula (not a needle) to inject the Juvederm. This results in very little discomfort. Additionally, I will have patients place Ice packs on the areas before and immediately after treatment. This will help with pain, swelling, and post injection bruising. Best Regards,Dr. Stutman

Usually we apply topical numbing cream for 15-30 minutes prior to injection of fillers.  This is sufficient for most patients.  Sometimes we perform nerve blocks around the mouth, which can be a more sensitive area.  Most fillers nowadays contain lidocaine, which numbs the skin.  As the filler is injected, the area gets more numb, which makes it a more pleasant experience.  Slow, steady injections of filler using a small needle also helps. The vast majority of my patients do not find filler injections to be any more than mildly uncomfortable.

There are many nice ways to help reduce and control pain with filler injections. It really depends on the pain threshold of the individual patient but this is an important thing to discuss with your treating physician. It is not a major hurdle to treatment.