Experience greater comfort during your in-office procedures with Pro-Nox™ at Jennifer Almonte MD in McAllen, Texas. This safe, fast-acting nitrous oxide and oxygen system helps ease pain and anxiety during treatments like IUD insertions, Pap smears, biopsies, vaginal rejuvenation, and facial aesthetics. Our board-certified OB/GYNs, Dr. Jennifer Almonte and Dr. Amanda Delgado, ensure you stay relaxed and in control throughout.
Feel Relaxed and in Control During Treatment
Pro-Nox is a 50/50 blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen formulated to help you relax and stay comfortable during minor procedures. It provides effective pain and anxiety relief while allowing you to remain awake and in control the entire time. You inhale the gas mixture through a mouthpiece as needed, and its effects wear off within minutes. At Jennifer Almonte MD, we offer Pro-Nox for procedures like IUD insertions, Pap smears, vaginal rejuvenation, biopsies, and facial aesthetics to make your experience more comfortable.
Pro-nox Can Be Used During These Procedures:
- IUD insertions
- Pap smears
- Biopsies
- Vaginal rejuvenation treatments
- Facial aesthetics treatments like BOTOX® or Morpheus8
How Pro-Nox Works
Pro-Nox delivers a 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen mixture through a small handheld device you control. When inhaled, nitrous oxide interacts with the brain’s pain and relaxation centers, reducing pain perception and calming anxiety within seconds.
Since the gas is quickly eliminated from your body through normal breathing, its effects fade within minutes after you stop inhaling, so you can safely drive yourself home and resume your day immediately.
Benefits of Pro-Nox:
- Immediate relief: Starts working within seconds to ease discomfort and anxiety
- You stay in control: Self-administered as needed throughout your procedure
- Fast recovery: Effects wear off within minutes, with no downtime or lingering drowsiness
- Safe and proven: Used in medical settings for decades with an excellent safety record
- Versatile: Ideal for gynecologic, vaginal rejuvenation, and facial aesthetic treatments
Pro-Nox FAQs
Is Pro-nox Safe?
Yes. Pro-Nox has been safely used in medical and dental settings for decades. It’s FDA-cleared and proven effective for pain and anxiety relief. The 50/50 blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen is non-addictive, non-allergenic, and leaves your system quickly.
Will I Be Awake During My Procedure?
Absolutely. Pro-Nox helps you relax and stay comfortable, but it doesn’t put you to sleep. You’ll remain awake, alert, and able to communicate with your provider at all times.
How Long Does the Effect Last?
The calming and pain-relieving effects occur within seconds of inhalation and wear off within minutes after you stop breathing the gas. That means you can typically drive yourself home and resume normal activities immediately after your appointment.
Does Pro-nox Replace Local Anesthesia or Numbing Cream?
Not necessarily. Pro-Nox is often used alongside other comfort measures like topical numbing agents or local anesthesia to maximize your comfort and minimize anxiety.
Is Pro-nox Covered by Insurance?
Pro-Nox is considered an elective comfort option and is not covered by insurance. However, many patients find it well worth the investment for the additional ease and peace of mind.
Why Choose Jennifer Almonte, MD?
Jennifer Almonte MD is a trusted OB/GYN practice in McAllen, Texas, led by board-certified physicians Dr. Jennifer Almonte and Dr. Amanda Delgado. Dr. Almonte is also an SRC Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery and ensures every patient receives expert, compassionate care. Experience gentle, personalized treatment enhanced by Pro-Nox, a modern approach to pain and anxiety relief. Schedule your consultation to learn how Pro-Nox can make your next procedure easier and more comfortable.
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