The Bengtson Center's Aesthetic Experts are highly trained and experienced to make injectable treatments as comfortable and relaxing as possible, but the reality is that some people do not like the feeling of needles, no matter who is wielding them.
For patients who want extra help when dealing with treatment-associated pain or anxiety, there is PRO-NOX. Plastic surgeon Dr. Brad Bengtson brought the pain management system to his Grand Rapids practice, where women and men can choose from a variety of injections.
This includes BOTOX Cosmetic for relaxing muscle-created wrinkles, JUVÉDERM or other fillers for addressing volume loss, Ultherapy for tightening skin, and Kybella to reduce the fat cells that make up a double chin.
The PRO-NOX pain management system uses nitrous oxide—a mix of 50 percent nitrogen and 50 percent oxygen—delivered quickly to you through a tube that you control. Your comfort is in your hands. The ratio is one that medical professionals have been using for years to help with childbirth. After it is inhaled, the gas works fast, generally within seconds, to dull sensation. Once the treatment is done and you stop using PRO-NOX, the anesthetic quickly leaves your system, freeing you to drive yourself home or accomplish other desired activities in a matter of minutes, all without the lingering chemical feelings associated with other pain-management solutions.
When you are ready to make a transformation, you deserve partners on your journey who you trust deeply to deliver the results you want.
The highly experienced team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Brad Bengtson and Dr. David Alfonso. Our surgeons are regularly recognized by patients and colleagues alike for their commitment to innovation, compassionate patient care, and top-quality outcomes. Their work is supported by the thoughtful and passionate collaboration of the entire Bengtson team.
Has consistently been named one of the Best Doctors in America® since 1996 and recognized as Best Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine for the last 12 years.
With over two decades of experience, he is respected for his cutting-edge techniques and compassionate patient care. In addition to his work with patients, Dr. Bengtson travels globally to share his knowledge and innovative approaches with fellow plastic surgeons. He is passionate about delivering harmonious, natural-looking results that elevate rather than alter each patient’s unique aesthetic.
Watch Dr. Bengtson’s VideoHas extensive experience performing a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, with a particular passion for body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
A careful listener and passionate practitioner, he has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a RealSelf Top Doctor since 2015. He also contributes to advancing techniques in the plastic surgery community through regular publications and lectures. Dr. Alfonso is a fluent Spanish speaker, which helps him provide exceptional communication and care to a broader range of patients.
Watch Dr. Alfonso’s VideoUnderstand her patient’s goals, motivations and desires and is always excited to partner with them to achieve safe and exceptional results.
Her philosophy is founded in individuality, enhancement of one’s own natural beauty and in helping her patients restore harmony between their physical body and their truest self. She is committed to excellence and dedicated to using her surgical expertise to help her patients feel strong, beautiful and confident.
Find out more about which procedures can utilize the pain management system PRO-NOX Grand Rapids area residents can contact the Bengtson Center today: Request your appointment online or phone 616.588.8880.
Are you ready to take the next step to a more beautiful you? Plastic Surgeons Dr. Bengtson and Dr. Alfonso, along with the team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, provide advanced plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment for patients from Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. We specialize in breast augmentation, breast implants, and tummy tuck surgery, as well as laser hair removal, Micro-Needling, BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM, and other dermal fillers. Results may vary from person to person.