August 2020 in “Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications” This study found that using topical anesthetic was more effective than a vibrating device in reducing discomfort from dental injections.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a vibration anesthetic device during scalp mesotherapy significantly reduced pain in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to the non-vibration side.
This study found that the Leni wand device, which combines cold and vibration, was more effective at reducing pain from local anesthesia injections during hair transplant surgery than a device using only vibration, although results were obtained solely from a male participant group.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses various follicular unit excision methods, punch designs, and motorized devices, highlighting their roles in reducing hair follicle transection rates and optimizing graft harvesting for individual patient characteristics.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.