@SleepyCatten yup, gobs of 10% lidocaine all wrapped tight in plastic.
Seemed to work well for the first half hour, but at some point it just started to feel like a prolonged stitches session.
Going to try application a little closer to the actual appointment time to see if that helps (one hour before, versus two).
At the end of the day, I’ll do whatever I have to, but I admit to being jealous of those who have access to lidocaine injections—that’s supposed to be entirely pain free.
@SleepyCatten beginning the prilocaine hunt! TU!!
@nicole You can buy a mixed cream here. There's usually a working discount code floating around the internet and the tubes are cheaper in bulk.
https://www.tattoonumbingcream.com/products/signature-tattoo-numbing-cream-xl
@SleepyCatten You are my hero! 🙇♀️
@nicole Mixing lidocaine and prilocaine together (like tattoo numbing cream) works for a good couple of hours if you apply it about 60-90 mins beforehand.
If you can get a prescription for it, other creams include things like tetracaine or benzocaine, those will even further numb the area.
But yeah: I wish I could afford numbing injections too. Not gonna happen though.
On the upside, the downstairs area absorbs the numbing cream even better, which numbs it more.