Pain relief during epilation

For most women, hair removal is a rather painful, but necessary procedure. Because of this, many sacrifice themselves, suffer torment and inconvenience. How to dispel the myth that beauty requires sacrifice? It's very simple: to carry out anesthesia before the procedure!

To begin, let's define the term and figure out how epilation differs from depilation. Epilation is hair removal along with a hair bulb. When depilating, the hair follicle is preserved. In the future, hair grows very quickly and becomes tough. This procedure includes shaving and the use of depilatory creams.

This procedure includes:

• electrolysis
• laser;
• shugaring;
• photoepilation;
• wax;
• Elos;
• ultrasound;
• enzyme;
• blend method;
• flash method;
• sequence blank;
• sequence flash;

If you have a fairly low pain sensitivity threshold and you want to anesthetize the epilated area of ​​skin, use professional medications. They are divided into several groups:

• external use;
• for ingestion;
• for parenteral administration;
• epilator with nozzles.

For external use, use "freezing" sprays, ointments and gels. Most often they are produced on the basis of lidocaine. This is a local anesthetic that blocks the conduction of pain impulses along the nerve fibers.

There is a certain algorithm for using such tools:

• Before applying, be sure to steam the area where you decide to remove hair;
• thoroughly dry the skin;
• apply a cream, spray or gel in a thick layer;
• cover the area with cling film or an occlusal bandage. This will prevent air and water from entering the treated area;
• leave the dressing for 2 hours to allow the anesthetic to penetrate the skin;
• remove bandage, remove residues;
• treat the skin with a disinfectant without alcohol;
• proceed with the procedure.

If you resorted to his first aid, consult your doctor or perform an allergy test. To do this, apply a means to a small area of ​​the wrist and observe. If there is no redness on the skin, itching during the day, it means that you are not allergic. You can use this drug. Otherwise, when the above symptoms appear, this remedy is contraindicated to you.

In addition to individual intolerance, lidocaine has other contraindications:

• disorders of the cardiovascular system;
• diseases of the liver, kidneys;
• age under 11 years old.

Symptoms of lidocaine intolerance:

• general malaise;
• violation of the heart, reducing pressure, shortness of breath;
• nausea, vomiting;
• pain, feeling of heat in the place of application of the drug;
• Allergic reactions are local and general.

In the form of a spray, 10% lidocaine solution is used. If it is not available at the pharmacy, ampoule forms are used. To do this, the solution of them poured into any container with a spray.

Currently, given the side effects and contraindications of lidocaine, He has a good alternative - prilocaine. It has the same effect, but more gently, and does not give such complications as lidocaine.In addition, it acts on the skin receptors, whereas lidocaine has a greater effect on the mucous membrane.

Ointment and cream "Emla" - This is just a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine. The effect of it lasts 2 hours. There is also a plaster with the same name. But given its small area, it is used to remove hair on the face and in the armpits. Also for the anesthesia of external funds use special wipes.

For parenteral, that is, injecting is also used lidocaine solution, only 2%. It is administered subcutaneously. But this procedure should take place only in the cabin. It should be carried out by a specially trained person with medical education.

Of the drugs used orally, use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: diclofenac, ibuprofen. There is a combination of NSAIDs and sedatives: tempalgin. Do not forget about analgin

The last group of painkillers, the easiest to use, are painkillers for epilators. There are 3 types of such nozzles that can reduce pain:

• cooling: before use, it must be frozen, put in the freezer. It will produce a cooling effect and prevent the appearance of irritation;
• thinned discs: at the expense of a smaller area, they pull out simultaneously less hairs;
• Massage: kneads the skin, which also blocks the transmission of nerve impulses.

Laser hair removal is completely painless. But this is a salon procedure, and it is quite expensive. Also, do not use an anesthetic for depilation, as the hair follicles remain in place.

The only method that allows you to permanently remove hair is electrolysis It is carried out using a discharge of electric current, which is sent to the hair follicle. This is a painful procedure, so it needs painkillers. Most often, electrolysis used sprays, ointments, as well as injections of lidocaine.

If you have contraindications to the use of medication painkillers, use non-professional methods. Of course, they are not as effective, but still help a little to reduce discomfort.

Women's tricks to help ease the pain of the epilation procedure:

• if you use wax strips, remove them quickly, with a sharp movement of the hand;
• Do not perform the procedure during menstruation, as the pain threshold during this period is especially lowered. The most appropriate time is a week after the last day of the month;
• breathe pain. Do the most painful manipulation during a deep breath;
• Before epilating, steam your skin well: take a hot shower or put a warm compress;
• using scrub before hair removal will also reduce pain;
• the procedure is best done in the evening, so that the skin calms down overnight;
• pre-light massage the treated area.

Before this manipulation is not recommended to cool the skin. This will lead to muscle spasm, and the pain will only increase. But after the procedure, the cold is appropriate. It will prevent the formation of puffiness and irritation. Do not rub the skin at the beginning of hair removal alcohol-containing substances: they tighten it, and hair removal becomes difficult. At the end of the procedure, you can treat the site of exposure to alcohol for disinfection. These recommendations are applicable for areas of the body with reduced sensitivity. For more gentle zones, it is still better to use drugs.

If you decide to carry out the procedure of hair removal at home, almost all methods of anesthesia are suitable for you. It can be external means applied to the skin, as well as tablet forms.The main thing is to read the instructions and make sure that there are no obstacles to their use. Use drugs in combination with external methods. This will increase their effectiveness.

Perfect for self-hair removal. Epilator with special anesthetic nozzles. The epilator head may consist of discs or tweezers. The discs spin, grab the hair and remove it. Tweezers catches hairs that fall into the loops. This device may have several speeds of work.

Using a low speed will prolong the time of the procedure, but will make it less painful. Some models allow you to include in action only a part of the available disks. It is very convenient for the treatment of particularly painful areas. First, the epilator will remove the main vegetation with several discs. Then, connecting the rest, clean the skin from the hair to the end.

Advantages of epilators:

1. Long lasting effect after use. The device removes hair along with the root. Because of this, the bulb weakens, the hair grows thin and weak. You can not think about re-session at least a week.
2. Compactness. Its small size allows you to take the epilator in the trip. Particularly convenient models that run on batteries.
3. Speed ​​to use. Just 15 minutes - and your legs are perfectly smooth.
4. Efficiency. By paying a certain amount when you buy, you save yourself from further costs.
5. Using different speeds will make the procedure less painful.
6. Reduce the pain will also help special nozzles. Moreover, it is not necessary to wait for several hours while the remedy is absorbed, as is the case with creams, ointments, sprays.

This is the most tender and sensitive part of the body. Therefore, hair removal in this area is particularly painful. To negate these unpleasant sensations when removing hair in the inguinal region, the same methods listed above are used.

You can take a pain pill. From external methods it is recommended to use creams, gels and sprays. But they should be used with caution. Due to the increased sensitivity of the inguinal zone, allergies and irritations to anesthetics are most often manifested in it. Before use, apply the cream on the skin in the elbow first and check the reaction.

Also for the bikini zone it is better to use drugs without lidocaine or with its small percentage. It may be a cream Emla, which includes not only lidocaine, but prilocaine, which is softer in its action. Cream Light dep radically different in composition from Emla. It has a water base, contains castor oil, which helps to moisturize the skin.

Anesthetic is anesthoderm. The cream begins to act after 1 hour after application, the effect lasts for 4 hours. Purchase these funds only in pharmacies. Avoid doubtful, little-known companies and do not chase for cheap products, in most cases it does not have the desired effect.

For the sensitive area, a specially designed bikini head is suitable. It has a hollow in the middle and provides a point of disposal of hair. Water nozzle allows manipulation during water procedures.

On the day of epilation in the bikini zone, try not to wear pants. This will prevent mechanical action on the skin and will not allow irritation to develop. If the hair is long enough, it should be shortened slightly with scissors.During the procedure, try to stretch the skin. This will reduce the pain. At the end, put a cold on the treated area to remove redness, pain and swelling. Do not take a hot bath for the next 2 days.

Most women who subject themselves to this procedure agree that for the first time, it is worth going to the salon. Later, when hair removal is not so painful, you can do it yourself.

As for the specific means of pain relief, everything is individual here. Quite a lot of positive reviews about creams, as well as about the spray based on lidocaine. Girls are delighted with the epilator. Some hold the opinion that the use of painkillers carries a psychological background. That is, it is just a self-suggestion, no more. How many people, so many opinions. What suits one, the other is contraindicated. It is better if you experience several means on yourself, then you can choose the most suitable option for you.

Tips for anesthesia for epilation in the zone of bikini and underarms, see the following video.