Numbing Cream Recomendations - If you feel you need it!

I can recommend two numbing creams 'Dr Numb' and 'Emla'. Both contain 5% lidocaine which will ensure an easier tattoo session. Previously, I was a distributer for Dr Numb but due to the increase in cost I am unable to continue to do so as I feel that Emla is much more reasonably priced. Click here to order a 30g tube of Emla from Chemist Direct.

How to Apply Numbing Cream

• 2 hours before your appointment exfoliate and wash the area of skin you’re planning to have tattooed and let it dry.
• First apply a small amount and rub in fully.
• Secondly apply a thick layer and spread over the area – like icing on a cake.
• Then wrap fully with cling film.
• Wash your hands thoroughly.
• Try to keep the area covered with the cling film as if it moves out of place the cream may get removed by clothing.
• Leave it covered until I'm ready with the stencil, I will remove the cling film and prepare the area to be tattooed.
• Failure to leave the cream 2 full hours before your tattoo may result in reduced effectiveness.

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