Numbing cream for laser hair removal cvs

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular methods used to reduce or remove hair, but the pain commonly associated with the procedure may be off-putting for some. Using a numbing cream like Emla before undergoing laser hair removal can help reduce the pain.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal is a method of hair removal in which a laser (a concentrated beam of light) is used to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal uses light to target the pigment in individual hairs. The light travels down the shaft of the hair and into the hair follicle.

The heat from the laser light destroys the hair follicle, and a hair can no longer grow from it.

Hair follows a unique growth cycle that involves resting, shedding, and growing periods. Recently removed hair that is in a resting phase will not be visible to the technician or laser, so a person may need to wait until it regrows before removing it.

Hair removal from a destroyed hair follicle is permanent. However, people who undergo hair removal can expect that some hair in the targeted area will grow back.

Over time, it is possible to treat the area again to reduce the number of hairs that regrow. In some cases, it may even be possible to eliminate all hair.

Whether or not hair grows back depends on numerous factors, including the type of hair that regrows and the skill of the person removing the hair.

Most people find that when hair regrows, it is lighter and less noticeable than it was before. This is because the laser may damage the hair follicle even when it fails to destroy it.

If a hair follicle is damaged but not destroyed, the hair will eventually regrow. It can be difficult to destroy every single hair follicle, so most people will see some hair regrowth.

When hair regrows, it is possible to treat it again, so people who want to remove all the hair may need several treatments.

In some cases, hair may be too light, too short, or resistant to treatment. In these cases, a person might choose to use other hair removal methods, such as plucking stray hairs.

Is laser hair removal painful?

There can be a large variation in the level of pain and discomfort experienced during laser hair removal. How much pain you feel may depend on which part of your body is being treated – the more sensitive the skin the more discomfort you are likely to feel. The underarms, bikini line and the skin around your lips, for example, tend to be more sensitive and so potentially more painful than other areas such as the legs. Laser removal of hairs on your back can also be painful because of the large number of hairs being removed.

Numbing the skin with a local anaesthetic before starting your laser treatment can help minimise any pain or discomfort you may feel.

One technique that is sometimes used before laser hair removal is occlusion. This refers to the method of applying a numbing cream, then covering the area with plastic wrap. While this does increase the numbing effects it also increases the chances for adverse effects. Occlusion increases the amount of anesthetic that gets absorbed systemically which can lead to increased heart rate, dizziness, and nausea. BLT numbing cream is the best numbing cream for laser hair removal because it is a powerful combination of anesthetics. In general, BLT cream should only be applied by a skilled professional in their office – not at home by the individual before their treatment.

The Best Numbing Cream for Laser Hair Removal

Not everyone who gets laser hair removal finds it painful. Most individuals find it to be less painful than waxing. The sensation is sometimes equated to a “snapping” like a rubber band. Others say that the treatments are more painful than that and experience a burning, stinging sensation. The laser is working by generating heat to destroy the hair follicle. For those that are more sensitive it can be painful enough that a low-strength numbing cream is not effective. A higher-strength BLT cream is the best numbing cream for laser hair removal.

A triple anesthetic cream, also called BLT cream, includes benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine. There is no commercially available formulation that contains these three anesthetics together. The higher-strength combination creams need to be obtained from a compounding pharmacy that specializes in anesthetic formulations. The most common formulation is a cream with benzocaine 20%, lidocaine 6%, and tetracaine 4%.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing. Put on the first coat at 11
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017

Amazing. Put on the first coat at 11, second coat at 1130... rubbed it in thoroughly and covered with seran wrap. Tattoo started at 12... lidocaine wore off at 2. I felt nothing, very light pressure. 1 oz covered by whole leg from knee to ankle. I felt like I was cheating my experience but this product went above and beyond my expectations.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022

I feel like this worked really well for me. Especially for being able to buy without a prescription.

I’m lasering off a huge tattoo on my arm and it hurts like a B. After going into the first session with nothing and feeling like I was going to pass out from the brutal pain I knew I had to do something to relieve myself.

After watching some YouTube videos giving out tips I seen numbing cream mentioned. I thought to give it a try because I pre-paid for 3 treatments so I still had to get through my other 2.

It really did help. I won’t say my laser session was completely painless but it was tolerable. Yes it hurt but not as excruciatingly painful as it was with nothing.

I put on a THICK layer covering the entire area and even about an inch outside of the tattoo. Covered it with seran wrap for 20 ish mins. Then I wiped it all off and applied a second THICK layer the same as the first time and covered again with seran wrap. I made sure I had 20-25 mins before my appointment. I drove to my appointment with my arm still layered in the cream and the seran wrap. Wiped it all off before walking in to get lasered. Game changer! Will make sure I have on hand before any more sessions because it’s truly worth it and takes the edge off.

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017

Good day to all Amazonians.
I have purchased and used the 'Numb Master' product for years. And yes. I have tried other manufactures to see if their product may be of the same quality, but a wee bit less expensive. Or an overall better quality item. If you are the personality type that needs to research things for your self. Then by all means do so. But I can assure that you will find yourself revisiting this page. This product works. Period.
One thing that I have read about, here in the 'reviews' section, is that of the purchased product not being properly processed. The complaint was of finding small crystal like particles in the cream product. In the extreme, the member asserts that manufacturer has not refined the product suitable for general use.
I can attest to the actuality of this first hand. I was sent one of the containers, that did have a few crystals in the cream, in one of my many purchases.
Now for the disclaimer. I am 'not', by any stretch of the imagination, a 'Chemical engineer'. But my girlfriends sister is. 'M.I.T. University', Boston. So I have the fullest confidence in her explanation as to this condition.
Some 'older' stock products may still be in circulation. The 'older' stock, and there's nothing wrong with the quality, but under the right conditions, may have the ability for crystallization. In very small amounts.
If one gets the gritty feel of a crystal in a container. Simply roll it between the fingers to break it down and reintegrate it back into the cream state. There is nothing wrong with the product. It is just a bit of an inconvenience.
I hope that this may help those that were concerned.
Good luck.

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016

I use this for laser hair removal at home.
Compare to the one cream that comes with the laser that I purchased, this Numb Master works magic!
Other creams are like a soft version of this, like a soft version for toys, or like a soft version for iron-men that don't even feel pain! You get what I mean.
I put this cream 45 minutes before I want to start my session, and I cover the area with plastic, just to have the absorbance of cream stronger, I guess. Then I just wipe it off with wet towels and start removing the hair.
Without using this, I can only take the device on level 1, or 2 on my legs! With the other creams I can go up to level 3 with some screaming. With this cream I can go up to level 5 which is the highest level.
It's pretty pricey, yes I know!
But I have purchased my laser hair removal for almost $500 and you'd only get the best result if you can do it on level 5! And this Numb Master gives me the result I want!
I highly recommend it for this purpose. I have tried on my legs, on my chin, and upper lips. It obviously feels weird when it's numb, but when there's no pain you'll forget about everything, even how pricey this little guy is!
Good luck.

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017

I give 5 stars to the lidocaine and the 4 oz. jar. I give 2 stars to the inactive ingredients. What a mess! I end up with what I call "snow" - little sticky flakes that get everywhere. I have another gel that has 5 simple ingredients: carbomer 980, phenoxyethanol, purified water, SD alcohol 3C, sodium hydroxide. It seems to me that a shorter list of ingredients would have to be cheaper and it wouldn't lmake such a mess. Too bad the people that make the other gel don't make a lidocaine version.

I completely agree with the other reviewer that said that lidocaine works best with repeated applications. There are some kinds of pain it works on better than others. It's not like getting a shot at the dentist. I have 2 extremely painful autoimmune neurologicalj problems and lidocaine is essential in beating them back. I have to say, if you're going to geet a tattoo or a piercing and you're that worried it's going to hurt then don't have it done.

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022

I’ve tried many different topical numbing lidocaines and this one just works better. It’s pricey but I really haven’t found anything that works better on my aesthetic clients.

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