I'm scared of the pain. How severe is the lifting?

I am curious about the level of pain associated with lifting procedures. I have heard many reviews stating that Ultherapy and thread lifting are particularly painful, so I would like to know what it is actually like.
I am also wondering if using anesthetic cream or sedation significantly reduces the pain.
I would like to know if there are many cases where people give up on the procedure due to pain.

I've heard that Botox is almost painless, but I'm curious how much of a stinging sensation it actually feels.
I would also like to know if there is a difference in pain depending on the area treated with Botox.