How painful is the procedure?
You may feel a snapping or tingling sensation like a rubber band. There is no bleeding nor is an open wound created. Some people find the very first laser treatment more uncomfortable than subsequent treatments. This is usually because patients are more apprehensive during the first treatment. Many patients find that they have less discomfort if they shave the area to be treated at least a couple of hours before coming in for treatment, because freshly shaved skin is often somewhat more sensitive. While some areas of the body, like the upper lip, are more sensitive than others, many patients report little or no discomfort. If there is unusual discomfort, please let us know. Those who think they have a very low pain threshold occasionally use, in very sensitive areas, our own formulated anesthetic cream. It can be purchased from our office after your initial consultation. A thin layer should be applied at least an hour before the procedure. Most people do best with cooling gel packs, an
