Is it going to hurt?" It's a common concern for many and if the thought of pain is keeping you from having a procedure, watch the video below as Dr. Roy Geronemus tells us there are many ways to keep pain at bay."I ......

While the basics of acne management remain fairly similar, learning how to navigate the subtle differences for men is essential.Acne CausesAcne is thought to be caused by ......

But what can you do to stop this? Successful management of stress has also been shown to help improve these skin conditions. Some helpful coping strategies include counseling, psychotherapy, ......

How much suffering is involved in all that perfecting?” While pain tolerance is a very individualized experience, there must be some measure of potential pain involved in all that pricking and prodding. So, here ......

Two of the best management strategies are to practice good sun avoidance and wear daily sunscreen. Using a sunscreen with high SPF and UVA/UVB protection can help to ......

Doing an honest self-appraisal in the mirror, and comparing it with our younger colleagues or management within the workplace, might just reveal we could use a refresher.Self-confidence is a huge asset in the workplace, allowing us to ......

... patients, they also want to see improvements and advancements in the area of fat grafting, scar management, and skin tightening techniques. As the industry continues to respond to the demands of the consumer, who knows what amazing new procedure ......

Does it hurt?Regarding any claims of it being pain-free, Dr. Samuels holds the unpopular opinion that "the more it hurts, the better it's working." That doesn't mean scarring or ......

Cons:Some pain and discomfort during the procedure.Requires very effective topical anesthetic and cooling to control pain.Things You should know:Limited ......

Patients must wear a compression garment for six weeks minimum. Patients report pain, bruising and swelling that may last for weeks.The results from the liposuction surgery can take anywhere from three months to a full year to be ......

Compared to other parts of the face, the lips are certainly the most sensitive- especially to pain. But there are various tools that trained healthcare specialists can utilize to limit pain during lip fillers.An intra-oral block or injectable ......

Globe Newswire, Dr. Triana says, "Most female patients request labiaplasty to help minimize pain, while others request it to improve the aesthetic appearance of their genital area. This procedure empowers women and helps them achieve a ......

... through the use of the various tips and airflow settings and is said to be a gentler, pain-free form of microdermabrasion. In a series of treatment sessions, DermaSweep will reduce fine lines and wrinkles, minimize photo-damage, ......

Other side effects of the drug include:DiarrheaLactic acidosisAbdominal painNausea and vomitingFlatulenceDecreased vitamin B12 serum concentrateMuscle pain or crampingDecreased appetiteFast or shallow breathingFever or ......

Can also be used on many other body areas.Cons:Painful for many, especially thin skin patients (four experts mentioned this point).Sometimes only subtle results can be achieved.Large percentage of ......

Less ouch is the biggest news. Many people believe that the pain of tattoo removal is a lot worse than the pain of getting inked in the first place, but that's not so much of a worry now.  A ......

... patients whose labia have been stretched from childbirth or for women who experience irritation, pain, or self-consciousness during intercourse or exercise. The Brazilian Butt Lift Thanks to the aesthetic ideals promoted by celebrities ......

Overall Satisfaction6.8Editorial ReviewPros:Works after 2-3 treatments in most patients.Minimal pain when injected with lidocaine or use of ice pack for 10 minutes after injection.This procedure produces dependable, reliable, reproducible ......

... medical procedure if it involves correcting a problem, such as a breast reduction to relieve back pain or a procedure to correct a birth defect. Most of the time, however, plastic surgery is purely cosmetic, and insurance won’t cover it. You ......

That being said, it is not uncommon to have bruising, swelling, and occasionally delayed onset pain after a CoolSculpting procedure. You will see results from CoolSculpting in two to four months. You can expect a 25% reduction in the fatty area ......

Laser treatments usually take place over several treatments, which can be quite painful because of the heat generated by the intense energy of the laser. Patients then experience redness, peeling, scabbing, and itching over the ......

While this treatment is effective, it can be painful, causing bruising, swelling and redness that can last for over a week. What's more, because the laser causes damage to the epidermis, ......

... lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make vacuuming out the fat easier and less painful.  The fat is then suctioned out from underneath the skin with a thin tube called a cannula.  This procedure is performed under ......

... to feel a generalized sense of pressure during the procedure, while most patients experience no pain at all. After the short procedure, there will be redness of the treated area for 1-2 days with small brown dots where the tiny needles have ......

... lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make vacuuming out the fat easier and less painful.  The fat is then suctioned out from underneath the skin with a thin tube called a cannula.  This procedure is performed under general ......

Very effective for larger areas of fat. Very little to no pain, patient only experiences a mild heat sensation.Can also tighten abdomen as well as reduce fat.You can treat the abdomen and the front and back ......

RF depth delivery into the epidermis, dermis and deeper in some patients.Relatively painless for RF micro needle.Minimal downtime.Cons:Numerous sessions needed to achieve optimum results.Need for topical anesthesia.Things You should ......

The only downside?  There is a bit more downtime, ranging from 3-10 days of pain afterward, depending on how aggressive the treatment was. However, the more intense the heat, the more impressive the results are. Tackling ......

... with local anesthesia is the most uncomfortable aspect of this treatment; once anesthetized, no painThe results are gradual and progressive and it takes about 6-9 months to see the ultimate responseThings You should know:This is moderately ......

... uncomfortable for patients due to the cold temperature, and there are a few reports of some nerve pain afterward. The typical results are a 20-25% fat reduction of the treatment area and require approximately three to four sessions and ......

People are misled because lasers are advertised as minimal pain and no downtime, and they think it's a "simple and easy" treatment.  Laser treatments have had major consequences for men and ......

ReviewPros:Non-invasive and very effective to reduce body contours. Very minimal to no pain. No downtime. It predictably reduces 20-25% of fat in the treated area in most patient over the course of about 4 months. Expert consensus ......

Subsequent changes in the breast size or shape, softening or hardening of the affected breast, pain or swelling in the breast, or lumps can indicate the need for surgical removal of the ruptured implant.A new type of implant, just FDA approved ......

She's very comfortable in the procedure. There's really no pain. It feels a little bit warm as the laser pulses across the face. We do this three times (across the face), so the procedure takes about 10-15 ......

ReviewPros:High level of physician confidence in GentleLasePermanently removes hair well with less pain and is considered safer than most other lasers by many expertsReliable, safe, large spot size and pulse rate for fast treatments.Versatile, ......

... a hernia after pregnancy and wish to repair it for aesthetic reasons, the surgery can also prevent pain and complications caused by the small intestine pushing out of the abdomen.The Ins and OutsThere are a few differing factors when considering an ......

Your core affects every area of your life”, says Tanzi, “It especially helps with back pain. Just standing tall is a function of youth! So it would be great to be able to keep those muscles toned, in a pretty easy way.”3. What ......

No suction required and can be used on all skin typesBrief, tolerable, no post care pain or downtime and uniform resultsCons:Some discomfort during treatmentLimited by size of area covered  Minimizes about 20-25% of pinch-able ......

We can build muscle and tighten it while also melting fat. All with no pain or downtime. This is a major advance!"Using High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM) to induce muscle contractions, EMsculpt ......

Scarlet. Most patients polled reported little to no pain, and Scarlet boasts the shortest heating time of all radiofrequency devices currently on the market. Unlike other micro-needling experiences, ......

Traditional laser resurfacing is associated with longer healing, more pain, a greater chance of infection, loss of pigmentation and scarring, and persistent redness. But the results are predictable.  However, ......

... devices, and combining devices with other therapies, are among the strategies that can improve pain and function in scar patients. Pulsed Dye Laser "Some things we might be able to do is use a pulsed dye laser (PDL's), which ......

Cons:Bruising can be pronounced.Some minor pain during treatment.Can only treat up to 25 cellulite dimples in a single session.Things You should know:Deep cellulite dimples are the best ......