Numbing Recommendation
Optional numbing cream can be helpful for some. The industry standard recommendation is 5% lidocaine cream. Others take an over-the-counter pain relief medication before their treatment session.
Budget-Friendly Numbing Tips:
How it works: Lidocaine provides relief by blocking sodium channels on the nerves, which prevents pain signals from reaching your brain.
Application: Apply a liberal amount to the treatment area. Do not treat too large an area at once, as lidocaine can be toxic in high amounts if absorbed into the bloodstream.
The Plastic Wrap Trick: Place plastic wrap over the cream to prevent it from drying out; this helps the skin absorb the medicine more effectively.
For Long Sessions: If your session is several hours long, apply cream to an area the size of your hand. At the start of the session, apply to the next area and move the wrap while your electrologist works on the first section.
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