Three practitioners review pain relief options in aesthetic procedures, ranging from simple topicals, to custom agents and nerve blockers
Millions of people worldwide seek cosmetic treatments to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. Concerns about pain or discomfort may be the deciding factor in a patient opting to go ahead with treatment, and indeed fear of needles, injections and/or pain are a barrier in 65% of more than 14,000 aesthetically conscious individuals surveyed.1
In addition, in many of these treatments, a course or maintenance schedule will achieve the best results. A negative patient experience may sway an individual against further treatments, and therefore limit the effectiveness of treatment plans. Effective pain relief improves patient satisfaction, increases the likelihood of referrals and builds a bank of repeat customers.
As an area of critical importance, there is ongoing innovation in the field of pain relief in aesthetics. Options over the counter include systemic analgaesia, topical anaesthetics, higher strength…
