What is in numbing spray?

Generic Name: lidocaine HCl Lidocaine spray is used to numb the lining of the mouth, throat, or nose before certain medical/dental procedures. It also helps prevent the urge to close the throat (gag reflex), which might make the procedure more difficult. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics.

How long does GiGi numbing spray take to work?

The bottle suggests only a 2-3 minute wait time; however, it was more effective when I used it 30 minutes and 10 minutes prior to waxing. I also used a cotton pad to ensure the numbing spray worked it’s way to the skin.

How do you use GiGi numbing spray?

Before waxing large areas (legs, back, arms, underarms & bikini area) spray directly onto the skin. Do not spray near eyes or mouth. For waxing any part of the face, spray onto cloth, cotton ball or swab. Wait approximately 2-3 minutes for skin to numb, then proceed with waxing service.

Is there numbing spray for waxing?

GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray is a topical analgesic spray that gently desensitizes the skin prior to waxing with 4% Lidocaine. Lidocaine penetrates the surface of the skin, numbing the area to be waxed within minutes, minimizing the discomfort typically associated with waxing.

What does ethyl chloride do to the body?

The systemic effects of ethyl chloride are described in Table 2. Acute brief inhalation can result in feeling of drunkenness, euphoria, and hallucinations. Other acute effects include dizziness, confusion, impaired short-term memory, ataxia, lack of muscle coordination and even loss of consciousness[1,3].

What does ethyl chloride do?

This medication is used to prevent pain caused by injections and minor surgical procedures. It is also used for the temporary relief of minor sports injuries. Ethyl chloride also helps to relieve deep muscle pain when used with muscle stretching techniques.

Why does ethyl chloride cool the skin?

When topically applied to the skin, Ethyl Chloride creates an instantaneous numbing and cooling effect on the surface of the application site by the immediate evaporation of the product from the skin surface.

Does lidocaine heal?

A patient might need systemic pain relief also, but the application of topical lidocaine is very effective to help alleviate local pain of wounds. Since I have used lidocaine so long for thousands of wounds I can say it definitely helps the healing of wounds. Having a nearly 100% healing rate speaks to that.

Can I use numbing spray before a Brazilian wax?

Apply numbing cream an hour before your appointment: numbing creams take a while to set in. It’s best to apply than one hour before coming to the lock salon. It also might help to take a pain reliever minutes before the wax.

How long does ethyl chloride spray anesthetic last?

Results: The mean duration of ethyl chloride bottle use prior to culturing was 26 days. The average volume used per day was 1.9 mL. Each ethyl chloride bottle had an initial volume of 103.5 mL. Using the average daily volume usage, an extrapolated lifespan of each bottle was estimated at 7.7 weeks.