Have you been avoiding Botox because you don’t like needles? It’s true that Botox treatments do involve needles and injections, but Botox doesn’t actually hurt. 
## Botox Needles Are Tiny
Here’s one reason Botox injections aren’t painful – the needles are tiny! When we inject the botulinum toxin into muscles, we use a very small needle. Tiny needles increase precision when injecting Botox, and they don’t hurt nearly as much as larger needles.

Botox needles are among the smallest needles out there. They’re about the same size as needles used to self-inject insulin. People with diabetes may do this every day, and report little or no discomfort. 
## What Does Botox Feel Like?
You’ll always feel something when a needle is involved. With small Botox needles, you may feel a slight pinch or a tingling sensation. Right after the Botox injection, you may notice some sensations around the injection site such as some stinging or swelling. That’s perfectly normal. These sensations will only last for a few minutes and then you won’t be able to tell where the Botox was injected.

Immediately after the treatment you may also notice some small bumps around the injection site. These should disappear within a few minutes as the Botox settles.

Finally, you might notice some slight swelling or redness near the injection site. 
## Are There Painful Side Effects?
Botox side effects are uncommon. In some cases, you may experience slight bruising around the injection site. This will clear up within a day or two after the treatment.

In rare cases, you might have a headache for an hour or two following treatment. You can take Tylenol to ease any symptoms or wait for the headache to pass on its own. Headaches after Botox are uncommon and temporary.

Avoid taking ibuprofen or aspirin after Botox. Anti-inflammatory medications can thin your blood and may increase your risk of bruising. 
## Botox Can Actually Treat Pain
Botox treatments don’t usually hurt. And you may be surprised to learn that Botox is sometimes used to treat pain! Botox can be an effective treatment to manage migraine pain. Botox injections in key muscles groups can relax tense muscles that cause migraines. Botox can prevent migraines and ease the discomfort of these painful headaches.

## Find an Experienced Nurse
Working with a qualified professional is a must. Our nurses use the right technique to give you a pain-free experience. They know exactly where to inject Botox for the best results with minimal discomfort.
## At-Home Botox
If you’re nervous about your first Botox appointment, why not book an at-home Botox appointment? You won’t have the stress of finding parking or getting stuck in traffic. Instead, we’ll come to you so you can have a relaxing appointment in the comfort of your own home.

They say beauty is pain, but it doesn’t have to be! Botox doesn’t hurt, and the most you’ll feel is a slight pinch. After that, you can sit back and watch the wrinkles fade. Injections with our processional nurses only take a few minutes, and the entire appointment lasts less than 30 minutes.


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