Laser hair removal can be extremely painful for individuals with extremely sensitive skin. To ease any pain associated with treatment, numbing creams may help ease symptoms.
Quality numbing cream should have an instantaneous onset and fast-acting relief, including lidocaine, benzocaine or tetracaine as active ingredients.
Numbing Creams
Numbing creams are an effective and fast-acting way to help alleviate the pain associated with laser hair removal. They can be purchased over-the-counter or through a laser clinic.
Numbing creams can be applied directly to the area where laser hair removal will take place by either you or a trained professional, and should be left to sit for 30 to 60 minutes prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments. Lidocaine is typically the main active ingredient used, though benzocaine or tetracaine may also provide added numbing effects.
There is an assortment of topical anesthetic products on the market, but for best results it is wise to select a recommendation from either your laser technician or one with high consumer reviews. A top quality numbing cream should start working as soon as it is applied and should last up to two hours before needing another application.
Deeveeant Pain Relief Numbing Cream is an exceptional numbing cream for laser hair removal, featuring 4% lidocaine as well as aloe vera, tea tree extract, and jojoba to nourish and soothe the skin. Plus its non-greasy formula gets absorbed quickly without leaving behind residue behind!
An alternative way of alleviating discomfort from laser treatment is using an ice pack or cold compress. This method works well by cooling the skin during treatment; simply wrap a handkerchief or towel around it, place on skin up to five minutes prior to laser procedure and enjoy!
Be sure to adhere to the directions on the numbing cream packaging to ensure a successful application of it, in order to protect yourself and your laser technician from unnecessary risks.
“Occlusion” is a technique employed by laser practitioners prior to performing laser hair removal treatments that consists of applying numbing cream to the skin and then covering it with plastic wrap for faster numbing effect. While this technique has proven its worth in increasing effectiveness of numbing agents and speeding up their effects, trained professionals should only utilize it due to potentially serious adverse reactions such as seizures or even comas that have resulted from its misuse.
Ice Packs
Laser hair removal may cause some discomfort, but everyone responds differently. Some will experience little pinches that feel like torture while for others it could simply be considered light touch treatment. Luckily, there are ways to make the experience much more relaxing for all involved parties involved.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to numb skin is with ice. Bring your own cubes or ask your aesthetician for some. Wrap these cubes in a handkerchief or cloth for protection before placing on the area that needs treating, to help numb it and help better tolerate laser pulses as well as reduce any swelling or redness after your procedure.
Before and after each laser session, have your aesthetician use a cooling device on the area in question. The device blows a cool mist of cryogen over your skin for several minutes prior and after laser beam hits, helping the area become numb quicker while simultaneously decreasing inflammation or swelling.
As well as using any cooling devices available to them, some individuals find it helpful to apply a cool gel directly onto their skin prior and post laser treatment sessions. This mixture of cool gel and numbing cream helps relax skin nerves and maintain comfort throughout treatments.
Some people report that getting laser hair removal during their period can be most comfortable; your pain receptors will already be highly activated but this could make a difference in terms of discomfort during each session.
Cold Compresses
Unwanted hair can be a time consuming nuisance that wastes precious minutes every day. Spending hours shaving, waxing or plucking away unwanted strands may take its toll, while laser hair removal could simplify your beauty regimen by eliminating these time consuming activities altogether. Many are however concerned about pain associated with laser treatments for removal.
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt? is an answer that varies based on an individual’s sensitivity to laser treatments and treatment area. Numbing creams may help minimize discomfort caused by laser hair removal treatments; however, some individuals still report experiencing tingling sensations after their session; this is normal and can be managed using simple self-care tips.
One effective method for soothing laser hair removal tingling sensations after laser hair removal is applying a cold compress. Doing this can reduce inflammation from treatment, aid skin healing faster and help ease any unpleasant feelings after laser hair removal. Use either an ice pack or cold gel pack wrapped in a towel as this method of soothing is highly effective. Additionally, avoid hot showers and baths since heat can aggravate skin conditions further and worsen tingling sensations further.
Before going in for laser hair removal, it is also essential that the area be left slightly stubbled in order for your doctor to easily identify and target hair follicles during your session. Furthermore, having some protection will shield against the intense heat of the laser light.
When selecting a skin numbing cream for laser hair removal, look for one with rapid onset and is safe to use on sensitive parts of your body. Also ensure it comes packaged in sanitary single-use packets; this reduces risk of its seeping into blood streams and causing harmful side effects.
Most people describe laser hair removal sessions as feeling similar to being snapped by rubber bands against their skin, though many find they can cope without resorting to pain relief measures like numbing creams or medications. Simple steps such as keeping skin cool, using soothing creams and avoiding hot showers may help ease discomfort during and after laser hair removal sessions.
Sedation
At the start of a laser hair removal treatment, your doctor will apply a numbing cream to any areas requiring treatment. Usually it takes 20-30 minutes for this cream to take effect depending on how sensitive your skin is and the size and location of the area being treated. Numbing creams should only be used on lips, bikini lines and underarms to avoid complications; larger areas like your face or chest and back could prove harmful or even life-threatening when trying them for treatment.
Your dermatologist might use more than just numbing cream; they might also utilize a cooling device or gel on the tip of their laser instrument to reduce pain during the procedure and protect your skin from further damage. Once numbing cream has done its work, your doctor will press a hand-held laser instrument against your skin; you might feel sensations like small pinches or rubber band snapping against it, though this should not be any more uncomfortable than shaving or waxing.
Laser hair removal works by disabling hair follicles in their active growth cycle and permanently stopping further hair production. Although several laser sessions may be necessary to cover an entire area, people often undergo multiple sessions of laser hair removal for maximum effectiveness.
If the pain of laser hair removal is becoming too much to bear, sedation may help ease it. Sedation will allow you to drift off during treatment while still remaining awake enough to respond to questions and instructions from your dermatologist. Sedation is generally safe but may cause dizziness or drowsiness – therefore someone needs to accompany you afterward until you’re safe enough to travel home independently.
If you’re ready to try laser hair removal, contact us immediately so that we can arrange your consultation and start saving both money and time by eliminating the need to shave, tweeze or wax unwanted hair! We use FDA-approved Cynosure Elite laser technology with SmartCool 6 cooling device designed to minimize discomfort during laser hair removal treatment.
