HOW TO APPLY NUMBING CREAM

1.    Wash the area receiving treatment with soap and water. Dry area completely.

2.    Apply a thick amount of numbing cream to the area and rub in thoroughly.

3.    Place an additional, thin layer of cream over the area.

4.    Cover the cream with plastic wrap (saran wrap). The heat under the plastic wrap helps activate the cream, and keeps the cream form drying off. 

5.    Leave the plastic wrap on until it is removed by the professional before the procedure.

 

Tips & Warnings: Leave the cream on the skin for at least 60-120 minutes for better results. Don't remove the saran wrap until you feel the numbing effect.

How You Should Feel After Applying the Numbing Cream Topical Anesthetic Cream

 

Topical lidocaine preparation produces anesthesia by inhibiting/ blocking conduction in the peripheral nerves to prevent pain signal propagation. The following takes place after applying The Numbing Cream:

■ 15 – 20 minutes: The onset of anesthesia begins at this point. The feeling of numbness is starting to spread out in the target area.
■ 45 – 60 minutes: The anesthesia has infiltrated the entire target area. The loss of sensation in the superficial layer prevents any feeling of pain or discomfort. Quick and simple dermal procedures can be performed at this stage.
■ 60 – 90 minutes: The peak of anesthesia effect. In most cases, this is the best time to start a more complex dermal procedure because the efficacy is at its highest.
■ 90 – 120 minutes: The duration of maximum anesthesia effect is approximately sustained up to this point.
■ 120 – 180 minutes: The anesthesia effect will gradually diminish. Re-application is highly recommended for another extended period of time.