CO2 Fraxel in Suwon: How Are Pain and Anesthesia Handled?

Since a stinging sensation and warmth can be felt during treatment, CO2 Fraxel is usually done after applying numbing cream. After applying the numbing cream, you wait for a set amount of time, and during treatment, the skin may be cooled or breaks taken to ease the discomfort.

If you're looking into CO2 Fraxel in Suwon, first understand that the level of pain felt differs from person to person and area to area. It also helps to check in advance how to manage the burning sensation that can continue for a few hours after treatment.

• Numbing cream is usually applied and left on for a set amount of time before treatment begins.
• During treatment, you may feel stinging and warmth, and the sensation differs by area.
• A burning sensation may remain for a few hours after treatment, so cool the skin.

What does the pain feel like during treatment?

Because CO2 Fraxel uses a laser to create densely packed, very tiny holes in the skin, you may feel a stinging sensation like being snapped with a rubber band along with a hot, burning feeling during treatment. Even with numbing cream applied, sensation doesn't disappear completely, so some degree of discomfort can occur.

The degree felt varies depending on the treatment depth, density, and area. Areas close to bone, like the forehead or chin, and sensitive areas like around the mouth and nose, can feel stingier.

Even with the same settings, you may feel pain differently depending on your condition that day, such as fatigue or being around your period. If you tend to be sensitive to pain, please mention it in advance during the consultation.

What method is used for anesthesia, and for how long?

Usually the treatment area is cleaned thoroughly, numbing cream is applied, and you wait for about 30 minutes to an hour. Because time is needed for the numbing cream to absorb into the skin, including this time can make your overall visit longer.

While waiting after the numbing cream is applied, avoid touching your face or wiping the cream off. If the cream gets near your eyes, it can sting, so please let us know right away if you feel anything unusual.

If the treatment area is large or will be done deeply, the anesthesia method may be discussed separately. Which method is used is decided by the medical staff based on the treatment plan and your health condition.

What is the order of the day from anesthesia to calming the skin, and how is the warm sensation managed?

On the day of treatment, the process often goes in the order of face washing, applying and waiting for numbing cream, treatment, and then calming the skin. During treatment, discomfort can be reduced by cooling the skin with cold air or a cooling device, or by taking short breaks.

For a few hours after treatment ends, a burning feeling like sunburn can remain. Gently hold a cold pack wrapped in a clean towel against it, and apply the ointment or moisturizer you were given so your skin doesn't dry out.

• On the evening of treatment, avoid hot showers and saunas.
• Put off alcohol and intense exercise until redness and swelling have settled.
• Prop your pillow up a bit higher when sleeping to reduce swelling.
• From the next day, wash your face and apply ointment in the order you were advised.

What reactions and side effects can occur from anesthesia and treatment?

The numbing cream itself can also cause a reaction. The applied area may temporarily turn pale or red, and rarely, an allergic reaction such as itching or hives can appear. After treatment, effects and reactions vary from person to person, but the reactions below can occur.

• Redness, swelling, and a burning sensation may occur.
• Small pinpoint scabs and itching may occur.
• Sun exposure can cause pigmentation to appear.
• Rarely, infection, blistering, or scarring may occur.

If pain keeps getting worse after treatment, or you develop a fever and pus is visible, please contact the clinic to get it checked. Please also let us know if itching or hives spread at the spot where numbing cream was applied.

Anesthesia and pain history to mention before a consultation in Suwon

Before your CO2 Fraxel consultation in Suwon, organizing the items below helps in deciding pain management and the anesthesia method. Whether to proceed with treatment and which method to use is decided through a medical examination and consultation.

• Whether you've ever had an abnormal reaction to dental anesthesia or numbing cream
• Whether you tend to be sensitive to pain, and whether a past laser treatment hurt a lot
• Medications you're taking, especially blood thinners
• Whether you often get blisters around your lips
• Whether you're pregnant or breastfeeding

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FAQ

Q. If numbing cream is applied, will it not hurt at all?

A. Numbing cream is used to reduce discomfort, but it doesn't make sensation disappear completely, so stinging and warmth can still be felt. How much you feel it varies from person to person.

Q. If it hurts too much during treatment, can it be stopped?

A. If you let us know you're uncomfortable, we can take a short break or cool your skin before continuing. If it's difficult to bear, we'll reconsider the settings and how the treatment is carried out.

Q. Can I apply numbing cream at home in advance before coming in?

A. Numbing cream needs to be used while checking the amount, time, and area applied, so please don't apply it on your own without guidance from the clinic. Only follow a pre-application method if you've specifically been given that guidance.

Q. Can I take painkillers after treatment is finished?

A. If the burning sensation is uncomfortable, there are cases where you can take a painkiller, but please follow the guidance given after treatment on which medication is appropriate. If you're regularly taking any medication, please let us know that as well.

Q. How long do I need to stay if I include the anesthesia time?

A. The waiting time after applying numbing cream is about 30 minutes to an hour, and treatment and calming time are added on top of that. It varies depending on the treatment area, so please set aside plenty of time.

Summary

CO2 Fraxel is a treatment that can involve a stinging sensation and warmth, so it's often carried out with numbing cream and a skin-cooling process to reduce discomfort. If you're thinking about CO2 Fraxel in Suwon, bring up any worries about pain and your anesthesia-related history during the consultation first.

Pain and recovery reactions vary from person to person. Whether during or after treatment, please don't endure discomfort silently, let us know.

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