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Can a c02 laser be done without numbing cream? (allergic to lidocaine) other options?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: There are many other even more potent local anesthetics. However allergy to Lidocaine is really really rare.

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 10/11/2018

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