Integrating the use of topical anesthetics into cosmetic or figurative tattooing, body piercing, laser cosmetic procedures and other sensitive skin procedures is easy to do once you understand how each of the products function.

PRE-PROCEDURE ANESTHETICS

for use on unbroken skin

EYZ-A-BLUE

Eyz-A-Blue is a thick, stable pre-procedure topical anesthetic cream containing 3% lidocaine and 2% Tetracaine. It is effective when applied to unbroken skin on the upper and/or lower eyelash lid base and should remain in contact with the skin for 20 minutes or until the numbing effect occurs. Care should be taken to avoid swallowing or direct contact with the eyes. This product is manufactured specifically and only recommended for eyeliner procedures.

PREPCAINE

PREPCAINE is a pre-procedure topical anesthetic cream containing 2% lidocaine and 1.5% Tetracaine. It is only effective when applied to unbroken skin. Prepcaine is safe for all procedures. Care should be taken to avoid swallowing or direct contact with the eyes. The speed and efficiency with which it deadens depends on the thickness and density of the skin and distance from the body trunk. It deadens most quickly on thin skin such as eyeliner (about 15-20 minutes) and more slowly on thicker skin and farther away from the trunk of the body. It is most effective when occluded, or covered with plastic wrap. This plastic covering helps the cream stay moist and in direct contact with the epidermis. This product is recommended for brows, eyeliner, facial and body tattooing.

SUPER TRIO

SUPER TRIO is a pre-procedure triple anesthetic containing 2% tetracaine, 4% lidocaine and 12% benzocaine. It is effective when applied to unbroken skin. It has faster onset than Prepcaine, but less duration. Many people report feeling a "tingling" almost within the first minute after application. Where speed is important, Super Trio is the choice. It is designed to deaden thicker skin applications more rapidly. It is very effective on lip areas. It is not recommended for eyeliner procedures. It can be occluded, and like Prepcaine penetrates the skin without disturbing the epidermis. Put it on, wait 10 or more minutes and go. This product is recommended for body piercing, lip and body tattooing, cosmetic LASER work and waxing sensitive areas.

DUAL-PURPOSE ANESTHETIC

SWIPE

SWIPE is a liquid topical anesthetic containing 6% Benzocaine, 2% Lidocaine and 1.5% Tetracaine. It is used for dual purposes: as a skin cleanser and as a powerful reinforcing anesthetic during the procedure. It is safe for use on all procedures, except eyeliner. It is fast acting and powerful, yet has no burn on open skin contact. "Swipe" across the skin as you work and receive the anesthetic effect in 90 seconds. Unlike Sustaine, it contains no epinephrine or gel so it cannot be overused on the skin. Use it to remove your pre-procedure anesthetics in lieu of alcohol, which stops the action of your anesthetics and changes the pH of the skin. This product not only prepares the skin and removes the anesthetic, but also aids in pre-deadening the dermis of the skin.

DURING PROCEDURE ANESTHETICS

for use on broken skin

SUSTAIN Blue Gel

SUSTAIN Blue Gel topical anesthetic contains 4% Lidocaine, 2% Tetracaine and .02% Epinephrine. It is made for use after the skin has been broken. The addition of epinephrine gives Sustaine Blue Gel two significant benefits: there is a marked reduction in bruising and/or bleeding and Sustaine is effective between 2-5 minutes after application and should last for up to an hour. It is safe for all procedures, although care should be taken to avoid getting it into the eyes.

You should apply Sustaine sparingly after outlining or light shading has opened the skin and leave it on for 2-5 minutes. There is generally no need to reapply. Upon application, Sustaine penetrates to the dermal base, and then extends horizontally through the skin. Five minutes after application when you see a white ring surrounding the tattooed area, those areas are now anesthetized. Thoroughly clean off the Sustaine and begin the procedure. If you open up new areas of skin, you can apply Sustaine to those areas. This product shouldn't be reapplied continuously like most anesthetics, in fact, overuse of this product will reduces the ability of the skin to absorb pigment.

LIQUIDCAINE

LIQUIDCAINE is a 4% Lidocaine topical anesthetic wash. Liquidcaine is for use after the skin has been broken. Liquidcaine is safe for use in all procedures except eyeliner. Use after outlining or on the first pass during a permanent cosmetic procedure, saturate the area, wait 90 seconds and continue. Use throughout the procedure, as there is no problem with over-saturation of the skin.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ANESTHETICS