Will I need anaesthesia for dermal filler treatments?

Will I need anaesthesia for dermal filler treatments?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa) gives expert video advice on: How many different types of dermal fillers are available?; How do I find a qualified medical spa that performs dermal filler treatments?; Can I wear makeup after receiving any dermal filler treatment? and more...

Your doctor and you will decide whether or not you need an anaesthetic agent. The two types of anaesthetic agents are EMLA cream which is a topical anaesthetic and usually applied about half an hour before the procedure. The other type of anaesthesia is local anaesthesia which includes an injection into the areas to be treated. Many doctors don't necessarily like to do the local injections because that adds volume to the area and that may mask our treatment.