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Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:28 pm  |
Just wondering if it is safe to apply 5% lidocaine to large areas of the body like the thighs. I have a 1.5 dermaroller and have used it without numbing but I feel that if I use lidocaine that I would see better results because of a more thorough job. Also is it o.k. to use before electrolysis? Thank You in advance C  |
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:03 pm |
| Mythtern wrote: |
| Just wondering if it is safe to apply 5% lidocaine to large areas of the body like the thighs. I have a 1.5 dermaroller and have used it without numbing but I feel that if I use lidocaine that I would see better results because of a more thorough job. Also is it o.k. to use before electrolysis? Thank You in advance C |
They say that you should be careful applying any numbing agent in large amounts, especially if it is one of the triple agent numbing creams. Maybe you could break up the sections you want to do and take a break for a couple of days between areas? |
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:11 pm |
| I would also recommend thoroughly wiping the numbing cream off the skin before proceeding to roll. This prevents the bulk of it from penetrating the skin. |
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:07 pm |
I have Lidocaine 5% ointment, and Xylocaine spray (10mg Lidocaine per spray). If I wipe it off the numbness disappears almost instantly, so I keep it on. Is that a bad idea?
The Emla cream I bought recently is more effective. (Also rolled with it on, though it was only a thin layer  !).
Another one I've seen is Ametop 4% gel, with tetracaine. Has anyone tried it? |
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:35 pm |
| ljk wrote: |
| If I wipe it off the numbness disappears almost instantly, so I keep it on. Is that a bad idea? |
You're supposed to wipe it off to stop it from penetrating into the bloodstream. Your skin should still be numb. Maybe you could try covering the numbing cream with plastic wrap after you've applied it - this increases its effectiveness. |
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Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:14 pm |
| Thank you all...awesome posts....after I had posted I started wondering if I should wipe it off before I roll..so thanks for answering that too..C |
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:36 am |
Hi Mythern,
Just be careful with using "too much" numbing cream on a large area. I know that when I got Fraxel done on my face - they used a large-ish amount of Emla (just on my face) to numb me.
After the procedure, I was definitely a bit light headed and felt my heart racing a bit. The dermatologist told me that that was a result of the anesthetic (Emla).
If you have any sort of heart condition or any health concerns, you might want to consult your doctor - and/or proceed with caution.
Not to sound like a mother hen, but just want you to be careful and safe!  |
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Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:23 pm |
| Some of the aften-sun suburn pain relievers are made from lidocaine - Ocean Potion is the one I know about so I doubt this is terribly bad for you as it will defintiely be goin on larger areas like legs...(although I am not sure the percentage of lidocaine in Ocean Potion). |
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massimo
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Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:06 pm |
Hi Y'all,
Just wanted to share this bit of gem I found recently. If you haven't heard of Topicaine, you might want to do a google on that. An alternative to Emla would be to use Topicaine. The claims/clinical findings on this product, in terms of numbness) have been found to be more effective than Emla. What's more interesting is that you don't require occlusion to make it effective and because its not categorize as drugs, you can purchase this without a prescription.
Here are the sites:
Ok, I can't seem to link the sites (because I'm a new member) but yea, do a google, look for topicaine dot com. You can find its clinical studies, physicians testimonials etc. |
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:36 pm |
Why don't you try icing the area with giant ice packs? It's what my therapist does when I go in for laser hair removal. It works quite well, you just have to jump over the hurdle of covering yourself in ice 
In any case, *much* safer than using lidocaine |
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:30 pm |
| I'm curious about not only wiping off the numbling agent (in my case Emla) but can you also rinse your face as well?? I did that for my last roll, because i was afraid that wiping didn't remove all the emla. |
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:55 pm |
| mountaingirl wrote: |
| I'm curious about not only wiping off the numbling agent (in my case Emla) but can you also rinse your face as well?? I did that for my last roll, because i was afraid that wiping didn't remove all the emla. |
According to all the info I have read you only wipe off the numbing cream not wash it off. This is also what they do at the derm's office. They also tend to wipe off sections as they go. Whether this approach is 100% safe who knows, but it seems to be the accepted practice. |
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Thu May 07, 2009 11:52 am |
| I have never used numbing cream, but I just got some for a brazilian wax I am going to do, usually I do it all my self, but that one bit is sooooo hard to take off, so I am going to use ESRACAIN, I will let you all know how effective it is as soon as I use it. |
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Fri May 08, 2009 2:05 am |
| ljk wrote: |
I have Lidocaine 5% ointment, and Xylocaine spray (10mg Lidocaine per spray). If I wipe it off the numbness disappears almost instantly, so I keep it on. Is that a bad idea?
The Emla cream I bought recently is more effective. (Also rolled with it on, though it was only a thin layer !).
Another one I've seen is Ametop 4% gel, with tetracaine. Has anyone tried it? |
Where did you get the Emla cream? |
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:43 am |
HI.
I just want to make sure this is right.
I bought my EMLA cream in France and cant read the instructions.
I apply a thin layer to my face - wipe off and wait 30 minutes before dermarolling???
Do i then wash it off with cleanser??
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:03 pm |
| mb935 wrote: |
HI.
I just want to make sure this is right.
I bought my EMLA cream in France and cant read the instructions.
I apply a thin layer to my face - wipe off and wait 30 minutes before dermarolling???
Do i then wash it off with cleanser??
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No No mb, apply, wait at least 30 minutes (an hour is better), then wipe off then dermaroll. I strongly recommend you wait more than 30 minutes and cover the area with plastic wrap. Previously I'd only waited 30 minutes and quite honestly it didn't numb enough. Last time I rolled, I waited an hour and boy what a difference!! |
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Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:43 pm |
| Girls, where do you buy your numbing creams? |
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Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:11 pm |
| RussianSunshine wrote: |
| Girls, where do you buy your numbing creams? |
I get mine (Emla) at Costco - its a couple of $'s cheaper than at WalMart pharmacy. |
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Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:16 pm |
Thanks Anya!
When Im finished with the roller - should I wash off the cream on my skin?
Also - im confused- are you in the states? Do you have a prescription to get it at walmart?
Like I mentioned - i got mine in france because I didnt think it was easily bought in the states.
THANKS!! |
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Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:18 pm |
Hi Mb  I live in Canada and we don't need a prescription up here to get it. Sorry, for some reason I thought you lived here too. If you're in the US I think you need a prescription.....
I wipe the cream off my face with a damp facecloth before rolling. I sure don't want that stuff penetrating my pores  |
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:10 am |
Ok - see I thought you were in the U.S. because I didnt know there were Walmarts in Canada.
I learned a lot from you.
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sarahspa
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Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:27 pm |
strong cream so far used with my clients are numbfast numbing cream. Just google 'numbfast' it lasts +2~3 hrs and texture of cream also very good to your skin.
Suggest you try it if you haven't
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sarahspa
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Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:19 am |
| recently i came across Dr.Numb cream based in Canada. My clients seem to bring this in hand several times and it worked by far the best. It is a certified numbing cream (I asked them to check if it was safe to use). Experience so far with Dr.Numb is great. |
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