Topical anesthetic, or numbing cream, is an integral part of how we remove tattoos at Tattoo MD.  Anesthetic cream takes most of the sting out of the laser tattoo removal session.  Starting at least 30 minutes prior to your treatment, anesthetic is applied and then covered with an occlusive dressing.  If the tattoo is not very large (less than a half-sleeve) then you can put on the anesthetic even prior to your appointment and come in ready for treatment.  Otherwise, or if it is your first session, you will have it put on for you while you are waiting for your treatment.  Topical anesthetics have to be used with caution and we do not allow patients to have large areas covered with numbing cream outside of our observation.   If you have had any previous adverse reactions or allergies to anesthetics, please mention that during your consultation.  Numbing creams are highly effective and make laser tattoo removal a tolerable and not unpleasant experience.  See our other blog entry about painless laser tattoo removal.

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