{"df226ae8-fb69-4583-a72e-59db675487cd":"Do dermal fillers hurt?","c7f394f7-2697-451f-b233-0583f7d2fee4":"Most patients find dermal filler treatment very comfortable. I use ultra-fine needles and careful techniques to minimise discomfort. Modern dermal fillers also contain lidocaine, a local anaesthetic mixed into the gel, which helps numb the area as the product is placed. For more sensitive areas, such as the lips, topical numbing cream can be applied beforehand. Most patients describe the sensation as a feeling of pressure with the occasional brief pinch, and often find it far more comfortable than they expected."}