lip filler treatment: pain level reality

Is the lip filler treatment itself very painful? I have low pain tolerance and the needle part freaks me out. Can I ask for extra numbing?

Most clinics use topical numbing cream for 20 minutes before, plus many fillers have lidocaine inside. You'll feel a pinching sensation but it's quick. Some people say it's like a 3/10 on pain scale. You can definitely ask for more numbing or even dental blocks if you're really anxious.

Honestly, I was terrified before my first session - almost cancelled twice. But the actual procedure was much easier than I built up in my head. The initial pinch is sharp but over in seconds. My provider let me hold a stress ball and took breaks whenever I needed. What really calmed me down was understanding every step beforehand. I found a guide about lip filler treatment that explained the whole timeline from numbing to aftercare, and that killed my fear of the unknown. Afterwards, my lips felt tender like after eating very spicy food, but no real pain. Just go to someone patient and communicative.