About Topical Creams

Important Benefits:

Some clients may be more sensitive, excitable or very nervous. Once anesthetic is applied and they realize it does not hurt, and there is minimal swelling or bleeding, they tend to calm down. This makes it much easier to do the procedure!
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Usage & Precautions

1.IMPORTANT! Check the client’s medical history form to see if they have any unusual allergic reactions to topical or local anesthetics. 2.Most clients will know what they are allergic to and can tell you. If there is concern that your client is allergic to something, get a medical release from their doctor, or don’t do the procedure at all. 3.Topical anesthetics are generally used for the following: to deaden the nerve endings in the skin (which affects only the surface), relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as minor cuts, scratches, waxing, electrolysis, permanent makeup pigmentation, para-medical micropigmentation, body tattooing, post laser peels, and other pain sensitive procedures.

Note

It is very important to let the client know to always wear sunscreen after the procedure to prevent fading and changing of the color, but it is equally important to wear PABA free sunscreen because PABA can cause allergic reactions and the client will think that they are having a reaction to the permanent makeup rather than the sunscreen.It is important not to mix anesthetics from different companies because of different ingredients and the recipe may not react properly on the skin.If there is any infection at or near the place of application and/or large sores, broken skin or severe injury at the area of application, chance of side effects will be increased.

Most Importantly

The proper use of topical anesthetics can elevate patient comfort levels, compliance, and cooperation, thereby increasing confidence in our products and the technician!

Do not use anesthetic sprays or runny/watery substances that will drip into and irritate the eyes.

Skin tests are recommended, especially for clients who are not sure if they are allergic to something or if they have had reactions to previous anesthetics in the past. A simple test can be performed on the back of the ear, or top of the scalp, or inner corner of the mouth.Scratch the anesthetic into the skin area with a one-prong needle. It is best to wait 48 hours to see if there are any reactions. Skin tests are not a 100% guarantee in determining allergy.

There is still a possibility of a reaction even if one did not appear when performing the skin test.

On the Medical History form, also check to see if the client has allergies to any other substances such as foods,ester type anesthetics(Tetracaine,Procaine,Benzocaine) or amide type anesthetics such as (Lidocaine,Prilocaine and Dibucaine),preservatives or dyes, especially aminobenzoic acid (also called para-aminobenzoic acid(PABA), to parabens,which is a preservative in many foods and medicines, or to paraphenylenedimiamine (a hairdye).These allergies are especially important because if a customer has reactions to any of the listed they are more likely to have a negative response to anesthetics.

Side effects to look for:

1.Swellings that look like hives on the skin, mouth or throat

*It is possible that the body may absorb too much, and although this is very rare, reactions may include:

Blurred or double vision
Confusion
Convulsions (seizures)
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Drowsiness
Feeling hot, cold, numb
Headache
Increased sweating
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Shivering or trembling
Slow or irregular heartbeat
Troubled breathing
Unusual anxiety, excitement, nervousness or restlessness
Unusual paleness
Unusual tiredness or weakness

If the client continues to have an allergic reaction such as burning, stinging or tenderness, skin rash, redness, itching or hives, they will need to consult with their doctor.

FAQ’s

Q. Can permanent makeup and anesthetics be performed on pregnant or lactating women? Answer: Although studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in humans, there have been no findings that anesthetics cause any problems in humans. Due to the lack of research, however, it is recommended that pregnant or lactating women wait for permanent makeup. Pregnancy is very short term (9months),and lactation is usually short term also, so it is best to wait in order to prevent any possible problems.