Now cosmetic procedures are an alternative to plastic surgery. It is possible to prolong youth and emphasize the beauty of the face without a scalpel, long rehabilitation. Will it hurt at the cosmetologist? It depends on the method of the procedure and the skills of the specialist. For example, hardware procedures are carried out less comfortably. In the article we will talk about painful procedures and other fears of patients.
What are cosmetologists' patients afraid of?
It is normal to be afraid of something new. You need to remind yourself that cosmetology is an area of caring for beauty, skin health, and experienced specialists strive to make procedures pleasant. We have collected several common fears and ways to overcome them:
Lack of control: Some people are scared when they are not in control of the situation. Openly discuss your expectations and concerns with your doctor for a consultation. The specialists of Olympus Clinics explain their every step during the session so that the patient does not feel ignorant.
Pain or discomfort: There are unpleasant procedures that can cause discomfort, but most are accompanied by minimal pain. If you have a low pain threshold, discuss with your doctor how to alleviate discomfort. At Olympus Clinics, we can perform any procedure under sedation. Sedation is the administration of sleeping pills that cause shallow sleep. While our experts will improve your beauty, you will be sweetly dozing.
Results: The discrepancy between the expected effect and the real one. Choose a doctor carefully, analyze patient reviews, study his education, portfolio. At the initial appointment, discuss in detail your aesthetic preferences, worries, and desired results.
Side effects: Before the procedure, study the contraindications, inform the doctor about your allergies, medical history.
Social pressure: Fear of condemnation or increased attention after cosmetic procedures. If you feel that changes in your appearance will make you happier, then an outside opinion will cease to be meaningful.
Cosmetology is aimed at harmonizing your well-being and appearance. If you have any fears, share them with the doctor. The sensitive specialists of Olympus Clinics will tell you about all stages of the procedure, how to prepare, and offer sedation.
Which procedures are painful?
Everyone has a different sensitivity to pain: someone has a low pain threshold, and someone has a high one. The same procedure can cause severe discomfort for one person, while another can easily tolerate it. For example, men usually have a higher pain threshold, they are more likely to abandon long-term course sessions and choose shorter-term ones.
Hardware techniques are considered the most painful procedures. Ranging from various types of resurfacing to simple laser hair removal. Almost all hardware techniques are performed using local anesthesia. Injection techniques are also accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Contouring in Olympus Clinics is performed using an anesthetic and fillers containing lidocaine. This allows you to significantly reduce the painful sensations during the session.
There are two categories of women: some are willing to tolerate any manipulation to achieve a vivid effect (most of them), while others prefer less invasive methods, choosing long-term, less painful procedures. Pain in women is often associated with hormones. Before menstruation and in the middle of the cycle, the pain can be more severe, which makes even cleaning the face painful these days.
What kind of pain is no longer the norm?
Pain that causes you severe discomfort, resistance of the body, up to a muscle spasm. It is impossible to endure severe pain in order to avoid pain shock. At Olympus Clinics, our specialists provide state-of-the-art pain mitigation techniques, including sedation, local or general anesthesia, and other approaches to ensure the patient feels well without problems.
How to prepare for the procedure
Before making an appointment, you need to check your menstrual cycle calendar. We recommend choosing half of the cycle when you feel better and your immune system is working perfectly. It is during this period that it is worth carrying out procedures that can cause pain. For painful procedures, we recommend making an appointment in the morning, when the body is less sensitive.
Before visiting a cosmetologist, do not self-clean the skin, including squeezing out rashes. This can cause skin irritation, the opposite effect, or severe pain.
It is better not to come to an appointment hungry, whether it is cleaning, injections or laser exposure. The nervous system reacts differently to an empty stomach. If you have a physical ailment, such as a headache or runny nose, postpone the visit. Do not rely on feedback about feelings from friends, relatives or colleagues, as everyone's pain threshold is different.
Do not stay in the sun for a long time. The skin needs time to recover after sunbathing. Procedures performed after prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause pigmentation and other reactions.
If you have a laser facial resurfacing planned, you can take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug before the sessions to reduce possible pain.
Patient care at Olympus Clinics
When meeting a patient, the first task of our doctors is to create a trusting relationship. When the doctor speaks the same language with you, it makes it easier to experience possible discomfort. We have a large list of procedures in the cosmetology department for facial and body aesthetics. Cosmetologists at Olympus Clinics warn about sensations during the session, avoiding a detailed description of the entire range of feelings so as not to scare the patient. Doctors always monitor the patient's reaction and ask about their well-being during the procedure. After that, you will receive a detailed plan for home care, tips for maintaining and strengthening the result. Do not forget to leave reviews about doctors. This helps other people decide on changes in appearance, and helps us to develop.