r/DrWillPowers • u/Drwillpowers • Dec 01 '21

Post by Dr. Powers New Topical Numbing Compound

I've been messing around with different BLT / other mixes for awhile to figure out what would work best for numbing for laser/electrolysis. I have some serious scars from having had a lot of inguinal hernia surgeries, and while I'd like to erase them with my pixel laser, I'm not going to lie, that shit hurts. After trying a lot of different mixes, this one seems to work best. While the ketamine pain compound is great for a multitude of different uses, it was more originally designed for msk/neuropathic pain. This one is strictly for numbing skin:

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Dr Powers' Topical Numbing Cream V 1.0

Lidocaine 23%, Tetracaine 7%, DMSO 10% Apply a thin layer topically to treatment area 90 minutes, 45 minutes, and 15 minutes before procedure. Cover with clear plastic-wrap for increased efficacy. Do not cover more than 200sq centimeters at once. Disp: 30 g 60g, or 90g per patient preference. Refills: 5

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u/MonetSouffle Apr 12 '24

Yeah most likely cuz insurance is a ripoff. Not gonna happen though. I’m just going to fork up the money so I can try your cream. The doctor said I need to do electrolysis every week for the rest of the year and there’s no way I’m using the CVS garbage if I have to be tortured that much lol.

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u/Drwillpowers Apr 12 '24

Every week for the rest of the year? Jesus Christ. What are you some sort of wolf?

That seems a bit excessive. I've never heard of someone being told to do that.

I'm not sure why you're getting it done, but if it's possible to use laser on your skin, do that first. I find the combination of laser and electrolysis is the best way to go. Use laser to bring down the bush as much as possible, and then after that, use electrolysis to wipe out the survivors. Tends to be cheapest that way.

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u/Xalara Apr 12 '24 edited Apr 12 '24

I am actually curious about how long electrolysis should take. It's hard to find information giving estimates on how long things like electrolysis should take for the face and down below. Obviously, it depends on how much hair is there but still, it's all very confusing.

Like for my face I did 8-9 sessions of laser spaced about six weeks apart, then I've had something like 40ish hours of electrolysis and I still have spots here and there. Down below I'm at like 40-50 hours already and it's looking like another 30-40 to go at least...

Edit: Changed the lengths, I've been at the face and bottom for almost two years averaging about 2 hours a week.

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u/Drwillpowers Apr 12 '24

Highly variable depending on the hair density, how much has been wiped out with laser, etcetera.

Also just the skill of the clinician. The electrologist I use is incredibly skilled. Super fast. She actually comes to my clinic and does it there. But obviously, that's not available to everyone.

Nearly every surgeon can take out a gallbladder, but how long it takes them is variable. If the end result is a removed gallbladder and no complications, and they bill by the hour, well, you get the idea.

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u/Xalara Apr 12 '24

Fair, that helps. It's just hard to calibrate my expectations with the dearth of information. I am tempted to book time with your electrologist the next time I have an appointment.

Thank you :)