Juvelook pain: how much does it hurt, and how can it be reduced?

Juvelook pain is a combination of the sting from injecting small amounts with a fine needle at many points on the face and the dull pressure as the product goes in. Treatment is done after reducing the sting with numbing cream, but areas with thin skin, such as around the eyes and mouth, and the sides of the nose, where many nerves pass, may feel more painful. Pain varies with the number and depth of injections, the area, and individual sensitivity.

Where does Juvelook pain come from?

Pain during injection can be divided into the sting at the moment the needle pierces the skin and the pressure created as the product moves between tissues. Juvelook is delivered in small amounts divided over many injections across a wide area, so there are many injections and the sting is repeated accordingly.

It also varies by area. The sides of the nose, around the mouth, and the thin-skinned eye area feel more sensitive even with the same amount, while fleshier areas like the cheeks tend to feel relatively less.

Ways to reduce Juvelook pain

• Applying numbing cream for a sufficient time before treatment reduces the sting when the needle goes in.
• An injection device that delivers product in multiple portions at a consistent depth and volume is sometimes used together with hand injection.
• If the pain becomes severe during treatment, tell us right away and we will adjust the speed and the order of areas.
• At times when your body is more sensitive, such as around your period, the same treatment may feel more painful, so the schedule can be adjusted.

At our Suwon clinic, Juvelook is performed for about 15 to 30 minutes after numbing cream, and at least 3 sessions at 4-week intervals is our recommended guideline.

Pain and precautions after treatment

After treatment, bumps may rise at the injection sites along with throbbing, bruising, swelling, and redness, and these gradually subside over time. For about a week, avoid saunas, jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses), and strenuous exercise, and since excessive drinking and smoking can trigger inflammation, it is best to cut back.

If pain gets worse day by day or redness and warmth spread, it may be inflammation, so please contact the clinic. If you are allergic to anesthetics or are taking blood-thinning medication, please let us know before treatment.

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FAQ

Q. Does Juvelook pain continue after treatment?

A. Needle pain mostly disappears once treatment is over, after which the injection sites may throb or feel achy when pressed for a few days. If the pain gets progressively worse or redness and warmth spread along with it, we check it at a visit.

Q. Is Juvelook around the eyes more painful?

A. The skin around the eyes is thin and the nerves are sensitive, so people tend to feel more of a sting even with the same amount. Around the eyes, a dedicated product is injected in small, divided amounts into a thin layer, and after numbing cream, the speed is adjusted according to your response, with breaks taken along the way.

Q. Can I take painkillers before getting Juvelook?

A. Aspirin and some anti-inflammatory painkillers can make bruising more likely, so taking them in advance is not recommended. Please tell us about any medications you are taking before treatment, and if you are worried about pain, it is best to decide which medication to take after discussing it with our medical staff.