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Anesthesia ointment
Hi, I’m planning ear piercing for my 1-year-old baby. Could you please suggest if any anesthesia (numbing) ointment is safe to use, and how long it should be applied before the procedure? Thank yo
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Yes the ointment is safe and moreover you are using it as topical application only so no issues. You should apply it atleast 15-20 mins before the procedure.
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Lignocaine gel..should be applied before 20-30mins
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Xylocaine ointment befire 20min of ear piercing
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Yes it's safer only you can apply this cream atleast 30mins before piercing
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Get ear piercing done at a hospital. They will take care of anesthesia
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Lignocaine gel
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Dr. Shebin C E
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10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings u can use Toplap cream before 30 min of procedure
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