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Sedation & Anesthesia Options in Busan

Optional comfort and sedation for longer or more sensitive treatments: inhaled AIRNOX (nitrous oxide), Premium Sedation (remimazolam) and Standard IV sleep sedation.

In short: Sedation helps you stay relaxed or asleep during longer or more uncomfortable treatments. At Art of Shine Clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, options range from AIRNOX laughing gas, which wears off within minutes, to IV sedation with Premium (remimazolam) or Standard agents. Your doctor decides whether sedation is suitable; IV sedation needs fasting, monitoring throughout and an escort home with no driving.

What these options do

  • AIRNOX— nitrous oxide (laughing gas) breathed through a mask. Relaxation begins within about 3–5 minutes and wears off about 5–10 minutes after the mask is removed. No needle is needed.
  • Premium Sedation— remimazolam, an ultra-short-acting sedative given by IV, for a sleep-like state with a fast recovery of about 10–20 minutes.
  • Standard Sedation— an IV sleep-inducing agent for people with significant fear of pain or treatment; recovery takes about 20–30 minutes.

Safety: what to expect

  • Doctor decision: the doctor decides whether sedation is appropriate and which type, after reviewing your health, medicines, allergies and the planned treatment.
  • Fasting: for IV sedation, follow the fasting instructions you are given (usually no food or drink for several hours beforehand). Ask us on WhatsApp for the exact timing.
  • Monitoring: your breathing, oxygen level and heart rate are monitored throughout, and you rest in recovery until you are alert.
  • Going home: after IV sedation, come with an adult escort, do not drive, cycle or operate machinery, and avoid alcohol and important decisions for the rest of the day.
  • Tell us if you are pregnant, have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, heart, lung or liver conditions, or take sedatives or sleeping tablets.

How to choose: sedation options compared

A quick comparison of the three options. Recovery times are typical and vary by person; the doctor decides which option, if any, is suitable for you.

Option Best for Recovery (downtime) Effect lasts
AIRNOX Mild anxiety, needle-free relaxation Awake within ~5–10 min after stopping Only while inhaling
Premium Sedation Longer treatments, quick recovery Awake within ~10–20 min after stopping During treatment only
Standard Sedation Strong fear of pain or treatment Awake within ~20–30 min after stopping During treatment only

All 3 sedation options

Tap an option for how it works, preparation, recovery, FAQs and current KRW prices.

Which is right for me?

  • Mild nerves, short treatment, want to leave soon after: AIRNOX.
  • Longer or uncomfortable treatment, want to be asleep but recover quickly: Premium Sedation.
  • Strong fear of pain or procedures: Standard Sedation.

The final decision is the doctor's. Many treatments need only numbing cream. Sedation is most often considered for longer sessions such asUlthera,Thermage FLXorthread lifts. If you are travelling, plan sedation on a day when you have no flight and can rest.

Sedation & Anesthesia FAQ

  • Do I need to fast before sedation?

    For IV sedation (Premium or Standard), yes. You will be given fasting instructions, usually no food or drink for several hours before. AIRNOX usually needs less preparation, but follow the advice given when you book.

  • Can I drive or travel alone after sedation?

    After IV sedation, no. Bring an adult escort, do not drive, cycle or operate machinery, and rest for the remainder of the day. After AIRNOX, the effect wears off within minutes, but ask the team before you leave.

  • Who decides whether I can have sedation?

    The doctor. They review your health history, medicines, allergies and the planned treatment, then recommend whether sedation is suitable and which type. Some people are better suited to numbing cream or AIRNOX.

  • How am I monitored during sedation?

    Your breathing, oxygen level and heart rate are monitored throughout the procedure, and you stay in recovery until you are awake and steady. Standard Sedation is carefully monitored by experienced anesthesia staff.

  • How quickly do I recover?

    AIRNOX wears off about 5–10 minutes after the mask is removed. Premium Sedation usually takes about 10–20 minutes to recover from, and Standard Sedation about 20–30 minutes. Plan to rest afterwards.

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Ask about sedation before you book

Tell us on WhatsApp which treatment you are planning and we will explain the comfort options and preparation. We are 3 minutes from Seomyeon Station Exit 7, open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 and Sat 10:00–16:00 (KST).