Is a local anesthetic necessary when injecting a Chin Filler?

Hi Kachela.  Chin injections tend to be pretty straightforward, easy and not a lot of pain.  If anything, we would use a triple numbing cream, Lidocaine, Benzocaine, Tretracaine mix at 30% and a cold pack.  Nothing else is required.To see before and after photos of chin injections on one of our Long Beach, CA patients click on the link below.

Hi K,It is not necessary to have local anesthesia injected prior to having chin filler injections.  Most fillers have a little local anesthetic mixed in the syringe.  The use of micro-canullas for the injections makes the process even more comfortable.  Be sure to choose your injecting physician most carefully.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

No, this is not required. However, most fillers actually include lidocaine mixed into the filler product to reduce discomfort. Radiesse and Juvederm are available without lidocaine. All of the other fillers are pre-mixed with local anesthetic. Many injectors will also use a topical anesthetic. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

My patients typically feel little to no pain with filler injections.  I add anesthetic to the filler itself and use icing.  If a patient really is nervous we will put a topical anesthetic on a little bit before injection.  Most of my patients find the procedure to be very comfortable and they are instantly happy with the results.  I do not feel a nerve block is needed and sometimes it can make the area change prior to filler injection and make more complications than improvements. Come in for a consultation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Local anesthetic injection not needed fort chin fillers. Most have the filler mixed with local anesthetic. 

Hi,Most hyaluronic acid based fillers (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane) come with anesthesia already mixed in.  They are available without but most providers probably don't have them.  Very few providers will "numb up" the chin prior to injecting.  I personally apply ice for a few minutes before and it is not generally a very uncomfortable procedure.  In the old days we would frequently do it without anesthesia and it was bearable especially on the chin.Good luck

Using anesthetic during filler injections can have a twofold affect: 1. it can make it more comfortable for the patient, but 2. it can also have epinephrine in it (which is not in premixed fillers) that helps to constrict vessels and so it leads to less bruising and swelling after. Many fillers have lidocaine mixed into them now for comfort, but none have epi with them, so I still prefer to preinject before the fillers. I have found it is always, always better. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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No, it is not necessary to have a local anesthetic while having a chin filler.  Most fillers (Juvederm; Perlane) have lidocaine in them.  Radiesse does not have the lidocaine in it, but it usually added for the patients comfort.  No extra injections for you!  Patients tolerate this procedure very well.  

There are several great fillers that work well in the chin.  In our practice we generally recommend Juvederm, Restylane or Perlane.  They all work very well when injected by an experienced cosmetic surgeon.  All of these fillers come with anesthetic already added to the filler.  It is possible to get these products without anesthetic, but most doctors rarely use them (unless you have an allergy to Xylocaine- the anesthetic in the filler).However, you do not need any anesthetic injected into your chin in order to have filler.  Some patients prefer a topical anesthetic gel on the area before treatment, but many patient do just fine with any additional numbing.Bottom line, chin injections are fairly comfortable for most patients without additional anesthesia.