What’s the First Step?
Dr. Craft and the CraftMD team will evaluate your health history, goals, and preferences to help you determine if nitrous analgesia should be included in your care plan.
Introduction
Experience Comfort and Control with Nitrous Analgesia
As a double board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Randall Craft has always believed that surgical excellence should go hand in hand with compassion and comfort. At CraftMD, we understand that how you feel during a procedure matters just as much as your results. That’s why we offer nitrous analgesia (Pro-Nox) as part of our commitment to personalized, safe, and empowering care. With a deep understanding of both the science of surgery and the art of patient experience, Dr. Craft and Dr. Andersen work together to provide leading-edge options that support your well-being at every step.
Incorporate nitrous analgesia into your treatment plan to enhance your comfort and maintain control over your procedural anxiety. Speak with our team today to learn more about how nitrous analgesia can be part of your personalized care package.
What is Nitrous Analgesia?
Nitrous analgesia, commonly referred to as Pro-Nox, is a safe, time-tested form of conscious sedation. At CraftMD, we use a patient-controlled device that combines 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen to help manage anxiety and discomfort during procedures.
Unlike traditional sedation methods, Pro-Nox allows you to inhale the gas as needed. The effects begin within seconds and wear off quickly, giving you more control over your own comfort throughout the treatment. Additionally because the gas is rapidly eliminated, you can safely drive yourself home and resume your day after a short wait.
Who Are the Best Candidates For an Nitrous Analgesia?
If you experience anxiety about procedures, have a low tolerance for discomfort, or simply want greater control during treatment, nitrous analgesia may be right for you. It’s also an excellent choice for patients who want to remain alert but relaxed, and for those who prefer to avoid heavier forms of sedation.
Benefits of Nitrous Analgesia
- Immediate Relief: Delivers a quick onset of relief, allowing you to feel more relaxed within minutes.
- Patient-Controlled: You manage your pain relief during the procedure, ensuring a personalized comfort level.
- Quick Recovery: Nitrous gas is eliminated quickly by your body, meaning you can recover without the lingering effects often associated with other sedatives.
- Enhanced Comfort: Makes your aesthetic journey as comfortable as possible, allowing for a more pleasant and calming experience.
- Board Certified Anesthesiologist Monitored: Ensuring your safety and comfort.
What to Expect During Nitrous Analgesia
Your experience with nitrous analgesia at CraftMD will be simple and seamless. Before your procedure, we’ll explain how to use the handheld device. You’ll inhale the gas as needed, and within seconds, feel calmer and more comfortable.
The effects last only a few minutes after each use, so you remain aware, responsive, and in control the entire time. Our board-certified anesthesiologist and highly trained team will monitor you closely to ensure complete safety throughout the procedure.
Nitrous Analgesia Recovery
One of the greatest benefits of nitrous oxide is its fast elimination from the body. Most patients feel back to normal almost immediately, with no need for a designated driver or prolonged downtime. You’ll be able to return to your routine with a clearer head—and without the fog or fatigue often caused by traditional sedatives.
When you feel more at ease, you can focus on what truly matters: healing beautifully and taking yourself forward.
Our Ethos
Why Choose Dr. Craft?
Choosing CraftMD means choosing a provider who values your comfort as highly as your outcome. Dr. Randall Craft and Dr. Matthew Andersen offer nitrous analgesia not as an afterthought, but as an integral part of your individualized care plan.
With over a decade of clinical experience and elite surgical training from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard, Dr. Craft leads a team that prioritizes safety, innovation, and compassion. Every patient at CraftMD is treated with the dignity, agency, and attention they deserve—before, during, and after their procedure.