Does the treatment hurt?
The laser beam is very fine and feels like a hot pin touching the surface of the skin. Adults do not require anaesthetic, however, for extensive treatments, or those that require a higher power, local anaesthetic injections, topical numbing cream or Valium and Pethidine can be used. If Valium and Pethidine are administered, you will not be able to drive that day and you will have to arrange to have some-one drop you off and pick you up.

Children are typically treated under sedation administered by a specialist anaesthetist when required. It is advisable to belong to a Private Medical fund and check that you are covered for the anaesthetist and day facility.