How to Use Lidocaine During Laser Hair Removal
Lidocaine is commonly used as a topical anesthetic to numb the skin before a laser hair removal session. Lidocaine topical comes in many different forms for different uses. For use on the skin, lidocaine comes in a topical cream, lotion, spray, solution, film and transdermal patch. Lidocaine also comes in the form of a topical gel, mucus membrane solution and oral spray, which are for used for the gums or mouth.Things You'll Need
- Prescription for topical lidocaine
Instructions
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Ask your doctor or nurse who is performing the laser treatment for a prescription or to give you a topical form of lidocaine.
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Read the directions on the label as serious side effects and complications can result when too much cream is used. Thirty minutes to forty-five minutes before your laser treatment, apply a small amount of lidocaine on the area that is designated for the laser session. Use the smallest amount that you can use to numb that area. Do this at home if you can or arrive early for your appointment and do this at the doctor's office.
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Wait 15 to 20 minutes for the cream to take effect. You should feel the area becoming numb. When the area feels numb you can proceed with your session.
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