Can you recommend a good painkiller to take before I have CO2 laser?

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I'm having It on 9th Oct 2017, I've no idea what to expect so I've been reading people's experiences on RealSelf. Most say even after the numbing cream it's quite/very painful & painkillers would've/did help. I dont have a great pain tolerance level & I'm worried about the pain element of the actual CO2 laser, so I would def like to take whatever I can to help ease the discomfort but don't know what to take. Can you help please

Michael J. Rodriguez, MD, FAACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. In my office, I typically will not prescribe any pain medication for a Fractional CO2 Laser. I have the patient numbed topically as well as followed by numbing injections, which will typically leave them to feel little to none of the discomfort associated with the laser. It is up to your physician's discretion, whether he will prescribe you pain medication or not for this type of procedure. Best of luck!

Kelly Killeen, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a question for the physician performing your procedure.  I typically discuss various anesthesia options with my patients prior to the day of the procedure and give prescriptions in advance if needed.  Depending on how aggressive I plan to be, some patients require nothing more than topical numbing cream while others have actual anesthesia with an anesthesiologist.

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