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I have very sensitive skin , i am having laser therapy for dark spots what can i use to desensitize the skin? ( i can not stand the pain to laser)
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Desensitize skin: Prior to each laser treatment you can apply Emla, (lidocaine and prilocaine) a local skin anesthetic. You can get a prescription from your personal physician. Complete application instructions can be found o the box. Apply one hour before treatment on the area to be treated.
Answered 5/8/2015
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