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What is Pro-Nox?
Pro-Nox is commonly known as “laughing gas.” It is a combination of half oxygen and half nitrous oxide. Inhaling Pro-Nox during aesthetic procedures reduces pain and eliminates treatment anxiety. It is administered via a mouth piece and the patient holds the device and inhales when they would like analgesia. There are no IVs or pills to swallow. Pro-Nox works by targeting the central nervous system, the GABA receptors in the brain, and releases serotonin, dopamine, and neurotransmitters of well-being and happiness. It works in minutes and wears off just as quickly. Patients are awake and interactive during procedures but are dissociated to pain and anxiety.
FAQ
What is Pro-Nox?
Pro-Nox is a pre-set mixture of 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen that can be inhaled by the patient during medical procedures. Pro-Nox analgesia is ideal for patients seeking decreased sensation of pain, a disconnection from the pain, and/or an anti-anxiety effect.
Is it painful?
Pro-Nox is not painful. It is patient administered analgesia which allows the patient a sense of control; the patient holds the device in their hands and self-administers inhalations as needed.
How long is the recovery?
Pro-Nox is a fast on, fast off analgesia. It is not an anesthetic. The onset of action is immediate after ~2-5 inhalations. For the majority of patients 5-7 inhalations provides relief for ~5-7 minutes. Pro-Nox is not addictive. Patients may drive themselves home at the end of the procedure.
What results can I expect?
Patients will remain awake and conscious during the procedure when inhaling nitrous oxide. The gas provides a laissez-faire effect.
Do I need more than one treatment?
Pro-Nox can be added to any aesthetic treatment to ensure comfort.
Am I a good candidate?
The following are contraindications to Pro-Nox analgesia: Pregnancy/breastfeeding, B12 deficiency, decompression sickness or recent scuba diving, lung diseases such as COPD/emphysema, patients who require >50% supplemental oxygen, pulmonary or air embolism, pneumothorax, recent eye surgery, and a few other rare medical conditions.
