Years ago I got just one syringe of dermal filler over both cheeks and fainted half-way through due to nerves/vasovagal response. Recently I got Botox for the first time and was close to fainting again, even though it took less than 30 seconds to administer. I would like to do more filler in multiple areas (chin, cheeks, possibly nose) as well as PRP injections for my under eyes -- but I almost know at this point that I could not make it through all this without fainting. Is there anything that I could be given to prevent this or make the treatment doable? (sedation, anti-anxiety meds, etc)? It is not the pain of the procedure but the idea of it that seems to get to me.
Answer: Sedation and Anxiety Management Options for Dermal Fillers Thank you for reaching out with your concerns about undergoing dermal filler and PRP injections. It's not uncommon for patients to experience anxiety or vasovagal responses during cosmetic procedures, especially if they have a history of fainting during such treatments.
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Answer: Sedation and Anxiety Management Options for Dermal Fillers Thank you for reaching out with your concerns about undergoing dermal filler and PRP injections. It's not uncommon for patients to experience anxiety or vasovagal responses during cosmetic procedures, especially if they have a history of fainting during such treatments.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Anxiety Concerns First and foremost, it's helpful that you recognize this issue and what may be triggering for you. There are a multitude of options. Distraction and talking about something else is a no-risk option. You can hold something in your hand with which to fidget, listen to music, or watch a video.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Anxiety Concerns First and foremost, it's helpful that you recognize this issue and what may be triggering for you. There are a multitude of options. Distraction and talking about something else is a no-risk option. You can hold something in your hand with which to fidget, listen to music, or watch a video.
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March 3, 2025
Answer: Anxiety We offer options for patients with anxiety about injections. ProNox can be administered to help calm patients prior to treatment. We also use distraction methods such as tapping to assist with anxiety during treatments. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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March 3, 2025
Answer: Anxiety We offer options for patients with anxiety about injections. ProNox can be administered to help calm patients prior to treatment. We also use distraction methods such as tapping to assist with anxiety during treatments. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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March 3, 2025
Answer: If you are prone to vasovagal attacks, it may be best to have your procedures while lying down. Some people pass out every time they donate blood, and some people pass out every time they see a needle. A vasovagal attack is part of the autonomic nervous system, and in our experience, it is best to use gravity to your benefit, especially if you are not nervous about the procedure. If someone is looking pale, and if they are feeling light-headed during a procedure, we move The examination chair into a more horizontal position, and that prevents somebody from passing out. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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March 3, 2025
Answer: If you are prone to vasovagal attacks, it may be best to have your procedures while lying down. Some people pass out every time they donate blood, and some people pass out every time they see a needle. A vasovagal attack is part of the autonomic nervous system, and in our experience, it is best to use gravity to your benefit, especially if you are not nervous about the procedure. If someone is looking pale, and if they are feeling light-headed during a procedure, we move The examination chair into a more horizontal position, and that prevents somebody from passing out. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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March 3, 2025
Answer: Vasovagal a few things to make sure is that you hydrate and eat before the injection procedure. if you are already doing those things, I also will have the patient already supine (laying down) as I'm doing the injections so that way you are safe, and then at worst, if you really need it, there are options to do the injections with pronox/laughing gas, but that will require additional costs.
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March 3, 2025
Answer: Vasovagal a few things to make sure is that you hydrate and eat before the injection procedure. if you are already doing those things, I also will have the patient already supine (laying down) as I'm doing the injections so that way you are safe, and then at worst, if you really need it, there are options to do the injections with pronox/laughing gas, but that will require additional costs.
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