Is numbing cream enough for pain with Infini on face?

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Tina B. West, MD · Answer

Infini RF microneedling is a great option for skin tightening, addressing fine wrinkles and smoothing acne scars.  In our practice, we apply a specific, very potent numbing cream that remains on the skin for 1 hour prior to Infini treatment.  We also use a Zimmer cooler that blows cold air during treatment.  For very sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, we often use injectable numbing in addition.  For off-face Infini treatment (neck, hands, arms, etc) topical numbing cream is generally sufficient.  In patients who feel anxious about the procedure, we offer Valium prior to treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, discomfort can be controlled with just topical numbing cream. While the infini is a popular treatment, I prefer Intensif, because the needles are non-insulated and give more robust results. I also combine microneedling with prp and lasers to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Numbing cream works for most patients. However, if further pain relief is needed, I will do nerve blocks or local anesthesia to the face. The tiny needles do sting, but the the pain is tolerable. Since I have had it done, and my pain tolerance is average, most patients are just fine with the cream alone.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Most of my patients tolerate the procedure with just topical (high strength) numbing creams. If there is a desire for further comfort, the "superficial skin block" that I have popularized, seems to cut the discomfort down to a 2-3. This places a small amount of lidocaine throughout the face, just into the skin. It is a 3 minute procedure and is much better tolerated than nerve blocks.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I always supplement with nerve blocks, and in big cases will do this under partial sedation. INFINI is painful, the question is how to manage pain levels. Patient comfort is extremely important! Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Is numbing cream enough for pain with Infini on face?

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Answer: Numbing the face prior to Infini

Answer: Numbing the face prior to Infini

Answer: Nerve blocks and sedation maybe required.

Answer: Nerve blocks and sedation maybe required.

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Is numbing cream enough for pain with Infini on face?

Answers (5)

Answer: Numbing the face prior to Infini

Answer: Numbing the face prior to Infini

Answer: Nerve blocks and sedation maybe required.

Answer: Nerve blocks and sedation maybe required.

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