Getting Past the Pain of Common Cosmetic Procedures Updated: 3/7/2008 4:05:23 PM Print Article Email Article           (HealthNewsDigest.com) - Ft. Worth, Texas, – Demand for cosmetic procedures such as laser resurfacing, dermal filler injections and laser hair removal is at an all-time high. However, the discomfort associated with these aesthetic enhancements may give pause to those contemplating a first – or second – visit to the doctor’s office. Now there’s a new topical anesthetic – Pliaglis (lidocaine and tetracaine 7%/7%) Cream, the highest concentration of active ingredients approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to reduce pain associated with cosmetic procedures. Pliaglis Cream is the first and only topical anesthetic that goes on as a cream and dries to an easily removed peel. Anesthetically “Ap-peel-ing” Pliaglis™ Cream has a unique cream-to-peel technology that does not require the skin to be wrapped in plastic like some other topical anesthetics. Pliaglis Cream should remain on the skin for 20 to 30 minutes for most cosmetic procedures such as dermal filler injections and up to 60 minutes for more painful procedures. Other topical anesthetics require a minimum of 60 minutes and up to 120 minutes depending on the procedure. After the peel is removed, skin is numbed and ready for the procedure. “Sometimes the anesthetic we use can be just as important as the procedure in terms of patient satisfaction,” says Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, a dermatologic and laser surgeon in private practice in Manhattan. “Pliaglis Cream is a significant advancement in patient comfort combining two proven topical anesthetics to help reduce pain.” A More Pleasant Experience The unique combination of 7 percent lidocaine and 7 percent tetracaine is the highest concentration of active topical anesthetic ingredients approved by the FDA. Research indicates that lidocaine provides rapid onset of numbing, and tetracaine may provide a lasting effect, which may help control post-procedural discomfort. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Read Original Article © 2008 HealthnewsDigest.com Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Know the Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabet... Sleep Better, Stress Less Ladies: 10 Tips for a Better Sex Life For Older Americans, Healthful Eating Ca... Try a Bleach Bath for Eczema Relief Always Designate Someone to Watch – Not ... Treat Yourself to a Picnic – Sans Salmon... Study Links Migraine Headaches to Reduce... Cells Use Import Machinery to Export The... Obama Administration Continues Naming St... Study Pinpoints Genetic Drivers of Lung ... The Problem With Self-help Books: Study ... Getting All Your Nutrients from Food — E... Tips On Foods That Improve Your Mood New Study Shows Many Unplanned Quit Smok... Marie Curie Tops Poll of the Most Inspir... Brain Malformations Significantly Associ... Ronald McDonald House Charities and McDo... Obesity Epidemic Increases, Mississippi ... Tips for Seniors to Stay Well in the Hot...

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