No, treatments with the GentleMax Pro Plus laser for pigmented lesions are generally not considered painful, though patients experience a sensation during the procedure. Most describe the feeling as a quick, mild snapping or stinging sensation, similar to a rubber band flicked against the skin, which resolves quickly. The GentleMax Pro system has a patented DCD that sprays a burst of cryogen (a cooling agent) onto the skin a fraction of a second before each laser pulse. This significantly minimizes discomfort and protects the outer layer of the skin from heat, making the treatment very tolerable.