AviClear requires no anaesthetic or external pain aversion for treatment. Patients typically handle their sessions well, without taking any breaks. As with all laser treatments, there can be a feeling of heat as the laser ‘zaps’ at your sebaceous glands. This feeling can also be described as a ‘snapping’ sensation. However, the sensation is mitigated by a sapphire cooling tip at the end of the laser’s hand piece, called AviCool. Cooling the skin during treatment helps maintain the skin’s temperature. In turn, this reduces the feeling of pain. While ice pads are not usually necessary for this treatment, they can be made available if you require them.