Are dermal filler injections painful?
The worry behind this question is the needle. This page reads the answer in plain terms for readers in Saline, Michigan.
The short answer
You will feel the needle, but most people do not feel much pain. The primary document is the dermal fillers page at my.clevelandclinic.org.
What the source says
The page describes the feeling in one line.
The needle will pinch or sting, but most people don’t experience much pain during these injections.
Steps to take
- Expect a pinch or sting when the needle goes in.
- Tell the provider before you start if the needle worries you.
- Ask what they do during the visit to keep you comfortable.
More reading
For background on the products themselves, read a clinical comparison of non-cross-linked and cross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and the Penn Medicine page on dermal fillers.
Who to ask if the page is unclear
Ask the provider doing your injections. They can say what you will feel for the area they plan to treat.