Nitronox turns patient comfort into a competitive advantage

Nitrous oxide has a well-established history of safety in medical and dental settings. Incorporating the Porter Nitronox® Plus Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen System into your med spa or medical wellness practice promises enhanced patient comfort during potentially painful procedures while keeping them responsive without inducing sleep.

The onset of effects vary from patient to patient Effects can be felt in as little as 30 seconds to several minutes. For the fastest onset, make sure the patient keeps the mask securely on their face and breathe normally or mouthpiece in their mouth and only inhale and exhale through their mouth. Once the patient stops inhaling the gas mixture, it will be completely out of their system within 5-10 minutes. They will start feeling back to normal almost immediately.

The effects of nitrous oxide wear off shortly after inhalation stops, and the gas completely exits a patient's system within 5-10 minutes. Typically, this allows individuals to drive home without any issues.

The amount you can charge depends on the market you are in and the type of facility you operate. Some smaller market medical aesthetic practices may support a fee of $75. Conversely, in a larger market, at an exclusive Med Spa, charges of $250 and up are not uncommon. Simultaneously, some owners choose not to charge and bundle the cost into painful procedures like microneedling and scalp treatments to attract patients.

In other cases, practices may offer Nitrous at no charge for the first procedure, as it is highly likely that when patients return, they will be willing to pay for it during subsequent treatments. If you are determining the best pricing strategy, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to conduct a free analysis of your specific market to help determine the best pricing strategy and return on investment.

No. Nitrous oxide and oxygen does not eliminate pain. This is important for educating patients and setting expectations. This will also not replace a local anesthetic (if required). Nitrous oxide is intended to take the edge off, help the patient relax, make them more comfortable, distract them, and reduce anxiety. This is not something you would use for extremely painful procedures or procedures where you need the patient to not be able to move.