Laser Hair Removal - Why You Should Consider Using a Numbing Cream

The Laser hair removal entirely removes all the unwanted hair after a few sittings with a trained dermatologist. So, if you wish to go hair-free, then prepare yourself perfectly for a laser hair removal session and ensure that you get the best possible results.

What is laser hair removal?

Medical and cosmetic procedure of heating hair follicles with laser energy is called laser hair removal. The process involves treating melanin in the follicle (responsible for the re-growth of hair) with excessive heat, which causes the hair follicle to damage permanently minimizing the re-growth of hair.

Laser hair removal process can be painful for people with sensitive skins, and with low pain tolerance. If the pain of laser removal is something that is working as a deterrent for you to go in for the treatment, then be assured that numbing cream will take the edge off. However it needs to be noted that numbing cream doesn’t just help with the pain in course of treatment, but does a lot more.

Numbing creams

For the benefits that numbing creams have in pre and post laser hair removal treatment, clinics conducting such treatments should include numbing creams in their price. But, in a little survey we conducted, we found that the scenario is different. Thus, it becomes mandatory for anyone undergoing a laser hair removal therapy to ask beforehand if a numbing cream is included in the price, if not you will need to by your own. 

There may be a few who have spent a good deal on getting laser hair removal done, and there may be a few lined up for the procedure, but when it comes to hair removal, you want yourself to be as comfortable as possible and numbing creams play a very vital role in making you comfortable.

Applying numbing cream such as the Dr Numb cream to the area you want to treat about an hour before your treatment, you can make yourself comfortable to withstand the pain associated with the procedure. The Dr Numb cream or other numbing creams can also help in aftercare; it is seen in a few cases that after treatment can be more painful than what goes on during the treatment.

Why use numbing cream?

It has been noticed that numbing creams benefit about 30-60% in pain reduction during laser hair removal, though the number is highly influenced by the quality of cream and the amount that is applied on the skin. The use of numbing cream makes the laser hair removal process tolerable to even individuals with lowest of pain tolerance. Numbing cream such as the Dr Numb cream should be applied with a smooth rubbing procedure, in order to relieve any ingrown hair.

Three main purposes of using numbing cream are:

•          Pain reduction
•          Cleanliness
•          Swelling reduction

 In addition to the aforementioned reasons, numbing creams also have another important purpose. Numbing creams significantly reduce the chance of getting an infection. Numbing creams contain anti-bacterial ingredients, which curb infections even if there is a small cut in the skin during the treatment.After the laser hair removal process, the numbing cream only needs to be applied when required. The cream really helps in reducing redness, rashes and swelling if any after the procedure. 

 Besides its laser hair removal treatment benefits, numbing creams are also used to:

•          Treat rashes and redness after shaving
•          To numb the area for cosmetic tattoos
•          To reduce main to a great extent during waxing