LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream 1.07 oz (30 g)

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

Don't rub it in. Just put a layer on the area that is to be lasered and ***not recommended by medical professionals*** place plastic wrap over the area and leave it for 30 min-1 hr before your appointment. You'll be good and numb and the procedure won't be as painful.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

You would think with how much it costs that it would do something but nope nothing! Waste of money.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I first bought this cream to use before getting a brazilian wax and this cream works wonders!!!!

I feet no pain with my brazilian wax unless I missed a spot when I applied the cream.

I have also used it on other sensitive areas of my skin, including my face when I have skin irritations and it worked instantly. There are times I break out in hives when allergies strike and LMX numbed the areas right away providing me with instant relief.

Next time my children complain of pains from falling down or bug bites, it'll be LMX to the rescue! This is one product that I will keep buying over and over.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I purchased this product to provide a local anesthetic for my son before sticking a large needle (every 2 - 3 days) into his abdomen for his diabetic insulin pump. After leaving a pencil eraser size blob on his skin for about 45 minutes, he can't feel the needle. I have also found other uses for the cream, for severe bug bites, burns, etc it really minimized the pain!

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I used this when I got a tattoo on my back and sides..it worked very well. I was scared to death as it was my first tattoo,but I didnt feel a thing; even fell asleep. Ordering it again now to get that last tattoo covered and to get a few more soon.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I have Fibromyalgia and this works even when pain pills don't. I have a chronically stiff neck with lots of pain, and this allows me to sleep and wake with much less pain. It is easy to use, and even my husband says it works for him! I also use it on my low back and hip, and for "travelling" pain...I have pain in different parts of my body due to the Fibromyalgia. It helps with carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if I use a wrist brace, taking the pain down to a manageable level, or alleviating it all together.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

To get this cream to work the best:
1. Apply a thick layer of cream over the site.
2 Cover the site with an occlusive dressing (so it won't let anything in or out; not absorbant). Tegaderm is one brand. You can make your own by using plastic wrap (cut an amount slightly larger than the area you plan to cover - you will need to tape down all 4 sides).
3. Apply heat to the area (heating pad, hot washcloth in a ziplock bag, etc). Heat increases absorbtion.

This cream is not meant to be rubbed in like lotion. If it can sit on the site for a good 30 minutes undisturbed (which is where the occlusive dressing comes in), then this cream will work like it should. Heat enhances the absorption and shortens the time necessary for the cream to work.

At work, I use this for pediatric IV starts - using an occlusive dressing and a heat pack makes it possible for me to place pain-free IV's in 10 minutes.

Personally, I also used this for my laser tattoo removal. I applied a thick layer of cream to my tattoo, covered the area with plastic wrap and taped down all 4 sides, and used a heat pad. I let it work for over 30 minutes and then underwent a pain-free laser procedure.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

This didn't work at all. I applied it to an area of my arm with a generous amount. Waited over an hour to see any type of difference. It made NO difference. Expensive and disappointing.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I purchased this product for my husband to use on a bad case of shingles. It has been a life saver. It helped the rash clear up and he continues to use it for the pain which is still there.

Comments about LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream, 1.07 oz:

I use this product before getting a Brazilian bikini wax. I had read up on different people's experiences using the product and realized that you need to apply the cream at least 1 full hr before the wax and make sure that it does not get removed by your clothing. If you have some seran wrap to place around the area it will work best. Right before the wax just wipe off the cream and the area where the cream was applied will be very numb. This works great and really reduces the pain of waxing!