Questions & answers

Is the treatment painful?

P Written by: Phil Kim Medically reviewed by: Dr. Robert Aki, DPM Last medically reviewed: October 9, 2026

Most patients describe the procedure as a brief injection experience. We numb the area first, and the preparation and injection together typically fit into a single outpatient visit. Expect some soreness and swelling over the following days, which is a normal part of the healing response.

What the procedure feels like

We numb the area before the injection, and the preparation and injection together typically fit into a single outpatient visit. Most patients describe it as a brief injection experience rather than a painful one, and the clinical team walks you through each step as it happens.

Soreness afterward is normal, not a setback

Expect some soreness and swelling over the following days, which is a normal part of the healing response. You leave with clear written aftercare instructions, a follow-up plan, and a number to call with concerns, so you are never guessing about what is normal and when to check in.

How the clinic keeps the visit comfortable

  • Numbing of the area before the injection, so the needle is as comfortable as possible
  • A guided injection into the target area, so the treatment lands precisely where it is needed
  • A single outpatient visit for preparation and treatment
  • Written aftercare instructions and a real person to call with questions

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