Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Institute Outcomes

Subanesthetic ketamine infusion for chronic pain is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with severe and unrelenting chronic pain. Ketamine has been used for many years as an anesthetic agent for surgeries, but recent evidence shows that infusing it at very low doses helps reverse the nervous system processes that both solidify and amplify pain in the body. The Center for Pain Recovery's evidence-based treatment model entails repeated infusions during several days to provide the best opportunity for results while minimizing side-effect risk. This innovative treatment has been shown to be safe and effective for patients with various types of chronic pain. While the treatment can help with pain, the outcomes demonstrate meaningful improvement in pain catastrophizing, pain interference, and self-efficacy for managing symptoms for patients who receive infusions alongside other multidisciplinary offerings.