If you are interested in having your first bit of ink done or are a regular attendee to your local tattoo artist or tattoo parlor, you have probably come across tattoo numbing cream. Did you know that rather than just being solely used in tattoos, numbing cream has a multitude of different uses? In the following post, we are going to discuss some of the most common instances when numbing cream is helpful as a form of pain relief.
Tattoos
To get things started we will discuss the use highlighted in our opening paragraph. Topical creams like Tattoo Numb are used by many tattoo artists and by those having tattoos done to help reduce and alleviate the pain getting inked can cause. It is applied to the area of skin where the tattoo artist is going to bring the requested design to life and works in the same way as a local anaesthetic, making the whole experience less painful and more comfortable.
Lip Fillers
Lip fillers are a cosmetic procedure that has been popular for a considerable amount of time now. Used to help increase the size and shape of predominantly women’s lips, as these can be painful initially due to the syringes used, numbing cream is often applied to help reduce the pain and inflammation the treatment can cause.
Piercings
Although for many people, as is the case with getting inked, the pain caused by having piercings inserted is considered part of the whole experience, it is not for everyone. If you are having any part of your body pierced and looking to have a less painful and more comfortable experience, you can often request or bring along your own numbing cream. Similarly, to other applications, the numbing cream is applied topically to the area or part of the body that is going to be pierced.
Dermal Fillers
Another popular cosmetic procedure that which numbing cream is often applied before is dermal fillers. These are gel-like solutions that are designed to help smoothen out the skin or give it a firmer and/or fuller appearance. While it’s not a painful procedure as such, it can be uncomfortable and can leave your skin feeling sore. Numbing cream, when applied to the treatment area, can take the edge off that pain and make it a more bearable experience.
Laser Hair Removal
If you suffer from excessive hair in unsightly and uncommon areas, laser hair removal is one of the best types of treatment. It is fast and produces results at once. The one downside is that although it is not as painful as some treatments, it can still cause a lot of discomfort and soreness. This can be avoided or at the very least reduced with the use of numbing cream. As is the case with other applications, the topical cream is rubbed into the treatment area, and as it absorbs it dulls the pain receptors for the duration of the procedure.
As you can see, numbing cream is not just used for tattoos. So, if you were concerned about how effective it is, there is no need to worry. Whether you wish to endure the pain caused by getting ink done, is a personal choice, based on your tolerance of pain, health conditions, and other factors. Ost tattoo artists will offer numbing cream and those that don’t, usually allow you to bring your own.