Laser epilation applications are widely used for many aesthetic purposes such as removing unwanted hair, treating ingrown hair problems, and correcting the appearance of strawberry skin. Although it is generally described as painless, a slight pain may be felt in the first sessions due to the thick and strong structure of the hairs and the sensitivity in some areas. However, as the hairs become thinner and weaker, this feeling of pain will gradually decrease after a few sessions.

You can use a numbing cream to minimize discomfort before the procedure. You can apply the cream about an hour before coming to the session and wrap it with stretch film to allow it to take effect. Before the procedure begins, the area with the cream is cleaned and the cream helps numb the skin, reducing the feeling of pain. This cream does not harm the laser application, but consulting your doctor about which cream to use will ensure safer results.

There are also options such as sublingual painkillers and can be used before the procedure. These medications are harmless options that you can request at the clinic and take immediately before the procedure.

The duration of effect of the numbing cream varies depending on the content and concentration used, it is usually effective between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Therefore, it is important to apply the cream correctly and wait a sufficient time before laser application.

When using the numbing cream before laser, clean and dry your skin, then apply the cream in a thin layer to the area to be treated. You can wrap it with stretch film to prevent it from getting on your clothes. You usually need to wait between 15 and 60 minutes for it to take effect, it would be useful to adjust this period according to your doctor's recommendation. After the cream is cleaned, the laser procedure can begin and the procedure will become more comfortable.