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Patient compliance and referrals are vital to any successful aesthetic practice but can be challenging if treatments are uncomfortable or painful. Pro-Nox™ from CAREstream America (Lake Mary, Fla.) allows practitioners to give patients the relief they need via a self-administered nitrous oxide delivery system, acting as an insurance policy for pain management, patient compliance, return visits and improved outcomes.
Pro-Nox delivers a 50/50 mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen. This trusted system allows patients to control their own level of comfort. The safety and utility of Pro-Nox gives patients the confidence to follow through with the treatments that are required to see their desired results. Benefits include a more comfortable patient experience, leading to more referrals and increased revenues for aesthetic practices.
Happy Patient Insurance
“Other than a local anaesthetic injection – which is not always practical – we have nothing in medicine that gives rapid pain control and allows the patient to drive home immediately following the administration of the analgesia, until now,” reported Martin Braun, MD, medical director at Vancouver Laser and Skin Care Center Inc. in Vancouver, BC, Canada. “The main benefit of Pro-Nox is the rapid onset of analgesia without any residual sedation post-treatment.”
Dr. Braun’s mission is to ensure the aesthetic world provides safe and technologically advanced treatments, and believes Pro-Nox is imperative to the patient’s experience. “Many aesthetic practitioners overlook the pain associated with many cosmetic procedures,” he noted. “I believe it is unethical for a healthcare provider to inflict pain on a patient when there is such a simple, quick and safe analgesic therapy available, like Pro-Nox. We now have six of these units in our clinic and appreciate that the analgesic effect not only has a quick onset but wears off in minutes leaving patients with a clear sensorium.”
Plastic surgeon Yael Halaas, MD (New York, N.Y.) shared that her patients’ reactions to ProNox are overwhelmingly positive. “One of the most significant benefits that our patients enjoy when using Pro-Nox is the level of control it provides,” she reported. “As a patient, you know your body and pain threshold better than anyone else. Many have expressed their satisfaction with the level of control they have over their comfort.”
Compliance Insurance According to Dr. Halaas, the gas mixture delivers almost instant results, ensuring that patients experience rapid effects, which has resulted in higher treatment compliance rates. Rapid onset and dissipation of its analgesic effects helps them manage patient flow efficiently, while minimizing lingering discomfort post-treatment. “When patients feel comfortable and in control of their pain, they are more likely to follow through with their treatment plans, leading to better outcomes,” she added.
“Implementing Pro-Nox has had a significant positive impact on our business,” Dr. Halaas continued. “Firstly, since Pro-Nox has been in the market for decades, many of our patients are already familiar with it. This familiarity has created a sense of trust and comfort, making them more likely to choose our services. It ensures that patients experience minimal pain and stress during their treatments. The enhanced comfort leads to higher patient satisfaction and as a result, we have seen an increase in patient returns and loyalty.”
Referral Insurance
Nitrous oxide provides both analgesic and anxiolytic properties, which helps patients relax before and during treatments. According to Dr. Braun, pain and discomfort can be barriers to aesthetic procedures, but providing a safe option for patients to feel more comfortable benefits everyone. “When discussing aesthetic procedures, potential patients want to know if it will hurt,” he reported. “If they hear ‘yes, it hurts,’ they will reconsider having the procedure done. I cannot imagine how many millions of potential patients have been scared off because the aesthetic provider did not offer proper and effective pain control measures. Pro-Nox provides the level of comfort patients need and helps calm their fears even before a treatment begins.”
Return Visit Insurance
Rami Batniji, MD, of Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery (Newport Beach, Calif.) also sees the benefits of Pro-Nox in his practice. “When performing injections to the scalp for hair treatments, ProNox helps minimize the patient’s awareness of painful stimuli,” he explained. “We occasionally perform upper lid blepharoplasty procedures and other minor surgical procedures in-office under local anesthesia. Pro-Nox relaxes the patient at the time of local anesthesia infiltration and helps keep the patient comfortable throughout the procedure. It provides those patients with comfort to not only tolerate the procedure but also have an experience that is more pleasant than they originally anticipated and/or previously experienced. As such, they are more willing to have future procedures performed with less apprehension.”
Dr. Batniji reported that because of Pro-Nox, they can perform more in-office procedures that are commonly uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking for patients. “Pro-Nox has been a game changer in patient compliance. Many in-office treatments benefit the patient most when performed in a series, examples include laser resurfacing, and microneedling with radiofrequency to name a few. When patients feel more relaxed and are less aware of discomfort, they are more willing to complete the series of treatments. Further, this system has helped improve patient treatments of filler injections because we can now perform multiple syringes at one setting with the patient feeling comfortable.”
Happy Staff Insurance
“We have noticed an increase in referrals to our practice because of our use of Pro-Nox,” Dr. Batniji continued. “Our staff really enjoys offering the device as an option for those patients who are apprehensive about undergoing a procedure because the patient is worried about the discomfort associated with it. It has been a game changer for our staff in offering a simple, well tolerated means of minimizing discomfort.”
Dr. Halaas’ staff also enjoys the benefits of ProNox. “Our team loves Pro-Nox,” she emphasized. “It has made their work much more manageable and enjoyable. The ability to offer it to our patients has created a more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere during treatments.”
Insurance for Success
With a high level of patient satisfaction and a positive impact on the treatment experience, Pro-Nox is quickly becoming a mainstay in modern aesthetic practices. “The positive impact on our business revenues cannot be understated,” Dr. Halaas reported. “With increased patient returns, compliance and satisfaction, we have witnessed a steady growth in our revenue streams. Pro-Nox has proven to be a valuable asset in attracting and retaining patients, ultimately contributing to the success of our business.”
