Best Numbing Cream for Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are a fast and effective treatment option for improving the complexion. For some, chemical peels are an entry way into cosmetic treatments as they are relatively affordable compared to more intensive procedures while still providing excellent results. While chemical peels are commonly used, it is important that the practitioner understand peel concentrations and […]
10% Lidocaine Cream – Compounded Topical Anesthetic
Lidocaine is one of the most commonly used anesthetic ingredients in topical anesthetic creams. The onset of action of lidocaine is rapid and compared to other topical anesthetics it has an average duration of action. In general there is a low incidence of side effects when it is used correctly but there are some important […]
Numbing Cream for Current Cosmetic Treatments
Cosmetic treatments continue to advance and become more available to many patients. For many, one of the main obstacles to overcome is the fear of how painful the treatment will be. Powerful numbing creams, like compounded BLT cream, help make the actual treatments much less painful and easier to tolerate. Here we will talk about […]
BLT Cream – Tips and Safety
Our benzocaine, lidocaine, tetracaine anesthetic cream is used by dermatologists and other healthcare professionals throughout the country. In the majority of cases this cream is applied correctly and there are no serious adverse effects. However, negligence does occur in some cases when proper precautions are not followed. It is important to understand BLT cream before […]
Microneedling and Transdermal Drug Delivery
Microneedling is one of the most common cosmetic treatments performed by dermatologists. It is used to treat acne, scars, sun-damaged skin, hyperhidrosis, and to reduce wrinkles. Studies have shown that the transdermal delivery of drugs might be enhanced by the use of microneedling to improve penetration in the skin. Why Use Microneedling? Microneedling is often […]
Dermatology Compounding
Products that Are Not Commercially Available Dermatologists are frequent prescribers of compounded creams. There are many combinations of ingredients that can be made by a compounding pharmacy that are not commercially available. Higher-strength ingredients can be used including in hydroquinone creams and chemical peels. A compounding pharmacy makes medications that have been discontinued, are experiencing […]
What is the Best Numbing Cream for Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal continues to be a popular cosmetic treatment for both women and men. Even with the increased use of Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, and skin tightening devices, laser hair removal is still the most frequently requested treatment. While usually not as painful as something like laser resurfacing or a deep chemical peel, laser […]
Benzocaine Cream
Dermatologists and aestheticians frequently use benzocaine cream for a variety of skin procedures. The skin can be numbed with a benzocaine cream before everything from mole removal to skin tightening. This cream makes the experience of a cosmetic procedure more comfortable for patients and easier for professionals. Benzocaine cream is also sometimes prescribed to provide […]
Best Permanent Makeup Numbing Cream
Permanent makeup application provides a clean, consistent look for makeup that doesn’t fade. It makes it so that a woman can wake up every day with a flawlessly done face. The procedure is the same as a tattoo permanently inking the skin. This involves small needle punctures to insert the ink. Since this can be […]
Best Numbing Cream for Microblading
One aesthetic technique that is becoming increasingly popular is microblading – which involves making realistic-looking eyebrows with carefully placed pigment. Microblading produces excellent results that are semi-permanent, which means they have to be touched up occasionally but in general will stay for at least two years. The procedure makes it so that eyebrows always look […]