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FOR AESTHETIC PROFESSIONALS

MEDICAL GRADE NUMBING CREAM FOR MED SPAS

Compound numbing cream engineered for aesthetic procedures. Faster onset, deeper penetration, longer duration — so your patients stay comfortable and your schedule stays on track.

PATIENT COMFORT = RETENTION

WHY COMPOUND NUMBING OUTPERFORMS CONSUMER-GRADE

Every med spa owner knows the math: patient comfort drives rebooking. When a patient experiences pain during fillers or microneedling, they hesitate to return. They leave negative reviews. They cancel follow-ups. Consumer-grade numbing creams with 4-5% Lidocaine cannot deliver the depth or duration that aesthetic procedures demand, and your patients feel the difference.

MediCaine is a compound numbing cream formulated specifically for medical-grade procedures. Multi-agent formulas combine up to four anesthetic agents — Benzocaine, Lidocaine, Tetracaine, and Prilocaine — with Phenylephrine as a vasoconstrictor to reduce bleeding and localize the anesthetic effect. The result is onset in as little as 15 minutes, depth that reaches dermal and subdermal layers, and duration extending up to five hours.

For nurse injectors and aestheticians performing back-to-back procedures, compound numbing eliminates the single biggest variable in patient satisfaction. Comfortable patients rebook. They refer friends. They leave five-star reviews. Your numbing cream is not a line item — it is a growth investment.

CONSUMER-GRADE
4-5% Lidocaine only
30-45 minute onset
Surface-level only
1-2 hour duration max
MEDICAINE COMPOUND
Up to 4 anesthetic agents
15 minute onset
Deep dermal penetration
Up to 5 hours duration
PROCEDURE GUIDE

THE RIGHT NUMBING FOR EVERY PROCEDURE

Different aesthetic procedures target different tissue depths and involve different pain profiles. Here is how MediCaine matches each treatment in your practice.

DERMAL FILLERS

Lip fillers, cheek augmentation, jawline contouring, nasolabial folds, and under-eye treatments all involve needle penetration into sensitive facial tissue. The lips in particular are among the most nerve-dense areas of the body. Apply MediCaine 15-20 minutes before injection. The vasoconstrictor component (Phenylephrine) reduces bruising at injection sites — a significant advantage for filler patients who want minimal downtime. For lip fillers, recommend MediCaine Ultra with its quad-agent formula for maximum comfort through the vermilion border.

Lip Fillers Cheek Augmentation Jawline Contouring Recommended: Ultra

BOTOX AND NEUROMODULATORS

While Botox injections are relatively quick, many patients — especially first-timers — have significant anxiety about needle pain in the forehead, crow's feet, and glabellar areas. A thin layer of MediCaine Pro applied 15 minutes before treatment eliminates the sting entirely. This is particularly valuable for patients receiving treatment across multiple facial zones in a single session. The rapid onset of the BLT formula means you do not lose chair time to numbing.

Forehead Lines Crow's Feet Glabellar Recommended: Pro

MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling creates thousands of micro-channels across the treatment area, and without proper numbing, patients will not tolerate the depths needed for collagen induction therapy. Consumer-grade numbing fades halfway through a full-face treatment. MediCaine's extended duration — up to five hours with the Ultra — means you can treat the face, neck, and decolletage in a single session without reapplication. For standard microneedling at 0.5-1.0mm depths, Pro provides excellent coverage. For aggressive treatments at 1.5-2.5mm, step up to Ultra.

Collagen Induction Full-Face Neck & Decolletage Recommended: Pro or Ultra

CHEMICAL PEELS

Medium and deep chemical peels (TCA, Jessner, phenol) produce intense burning and stinging that many patients find intolerable without pre-treatment numbing. Apply MediCaine 20 minutes before the peel solution. The surface-level Benzocaine in the Pro and Ultra formulas provides immediate relief from the initial acid contact, while the deeper-acting Lidocaine and Tetracaine maintain comfort as the peel penetrates into the dermis.

TCA Peels Jessner Peels Recommended: Pro or Ultra

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Laser hair removal across large body areas — bikini line, legs, underarms, back — requires numbing that lasts the full duration of treatment. Sessions can run 30-60 minutes for larger zones. MediCaine Elite with its high-concentration 30% Lidocaine provides reliable, long-lasting numbing across broad surface areas. For sensitive zones like the bikini area, upgrade to Ultra for maximum pain blockade.

Bikini Full Body Recommended: Elite or Ultra

PRP AND VAMPIRE FACIAL

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments combine microneedling with plasma application, doubling the discomfort of standard microneedling alone. The extended treatment time and multiple passes required for proper PRP infusion demand numbing that will not fade mid-procedure. MediCaine Ultra delivers the longest duration in our lineup — up to five hours — giving you complete flexibility to work at the pace the treatment demands.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Vampire Facial Recommended: Ultra

MORPHEUS8 AND RF MICRONEEDLING

Morpheus8 and other radiofrequency microneedling devices penetrate deeper than standard microneedling — often 3-4mm into subdermal tissue — and deliver thermal energy that amplifies patient discomfort. This is one of the most pain-intensive non-surgical aesthetic procedures. MediCaine Ultra is the clear choice here. The quad-agent formula with Prilocaine as the fourth pathway ensures comprehensive nerve blockade across all tissue depths that RF energy reaches.

RF Microneedling Subdermal Remodeling Recommended: Ultra

MONALISA TOUCH

Vaginal rejuvenation laser treatments require numbing of highly sensitive mucosal tissue. MediCaine is available in both cream and ointment formulations — the ointment base adheres better to mucosal surfaces and provides more consistent coverage for internal applications. Discuss with your compounding pharmacist which formulation best suits your MonaLisa Touch protocol. Call (310) 889-0733 for guidance.

Vaginal Rejuvenation Mucosal Application Ointment Recommended
INFECTION CONTROL

SINGLE-USE PACKETS VS SHARED JARS

In a med spa environment, cross-contamination is a real liability. Multi-use jars of numbing cream introduce risk every time a gloved hand or spatula enters the container. Even with best practices, jar-based numbing cream degrades with repeated air exposure, losing potency over days and weeks.

MediCaine single-use packets eliminate these concerns entirely. Each packet contains a precisely measured dose — one packet per patient, no cross-contamination, no guesswork on application amount, no degraded product from an open jar sitting on the treatment cart. For practices subject to health department inspections or pursuing accreditation, single-use packaging demonstrates a higher standard of infection control.

For practices that prefer bulk supply, MediCaine also ships in airless pump bottles that prevent air exposure and oxidation while allowing controlled dispensing. Both formats are compounded fresh per order and shipped directly to your practice.

ZERO CROSS-CONTAMINATION

One patient, one packet. No shared containers between procedures.

CONSISTENT DOSING

Pre-measured packets eliminate over- or under-application. Every patient gets the same effective dose.

MAXIMUM POTENCY

Sealed until use. No air exposure degradation. Full-strength compound every time you open a packet.

PRACTICE EFFICIENCY

AUTO-REORDER PROGRAM

Running out of numbing cream during a fully booked treatment day is not an option. MediCaine's auto-reorder program ensures you always have supply on hand.

SET YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose weekly, biweekly, or monthly delivery intervals based on your patient volume. Adjust anytime as your practice grows.

COMPOUNDED FRESH

Each shipment is compounded to order — not pulled from a warehouse shelf. You receive maximum potency with every delivery.

NEVER RUN OUT

No more last-minute orders or canceled appointments because your numbing supply ran low. Busy season, holiday rushes, new provider onboarding — you are always stocked.

Contact our team to set up auto-reorder pricing for your practice. Volume discounts available for multi-provider offices.

FAQ

NUMBING CREAM FOR MED SPAS

What numbing cream do med spas use for fillers?+
Med spas use compounded BLT (Benzocaine-Lidocaine-Tetracaine) cream for dermal filler procedures. BLT combines three anesthetic agents at prescription-strength concentrations -- Benzocaine 20% for rapid surface blockade, Lidocaine 10% for deep tissue penetration, and Tetracaine 10% for extended duration. This multi-agent approach provides onset in approximately 15 minutes and maintains anesthesia for 2-4 hours, covering the full duration of filler injection sessions. For lip fillers and sensitive facial areas, MediCaine Ultra adds Prilocaine 8% as a fourth agent for maximum comfort through highly innervated tissue.
How long before Botox should numbing cream be applied?+
Apply compound numbing cream 15-20 minutes before Botox injections. MediCaine Pro (BLT) is the recommended formulation for Botox -- its triple-agent formula achieves full onset in approximately 15 minutes, which is sufficient for the relatively superficial needle penetration of neuromodulator injections. Apply a thin, even layer to the forehead, glabellar region, crow's feet, or other injection zones. Remove the cream and clean the skin before beginning injections. The rapid onset means numbing does not add significant chair time to the appointment.
Can I use compound numbing cream for microneedling?+
Yes. Compound numbing cream is widely used as a pre-treatment for microneedling and RF microneedling procedures. Apply a thick layer to the treatment area 20-30 minutes before the procedure under occlusive dressing. The numbing cream must be completely removed and the skin thoroughly cleaned before beginning microneedling to prevent the compound from being driven into the micro-channels. For standard microneedling at 0.5-1.0mm depths, MediCaine Pro provides excellent coverage. For aggressive treatments at 1.5-2.5mm or RF microneedling (Morpheus8), MediCaine Ultra with its quad-agent formula is recommended.
What is medical grade numbing cream?+
Medical grade numbing cream is a prescription compound topical anesthetic formulated at concentrations that exceed over-the-counter limits. OTC numbing products are restricted to a maximum of 4-5% Lidocaine as a single agent. Medical grade compounds combine multiple anesthetic agents -- such as Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 10%, and Tetracaine 10% -- at total concentrations of 40% or higher. These formulations are compounded by licensed pharmacies and dispensed exclusively to licensed healthcare providers after NPI verification. The multi-agent approach provides faster onset, deeper tissue penetration, and longer duration than any consumer product.
How do I order numbing cream for my med spa?+
Order MediCaine compound numbing cream through the online product configurator at medicainenumb.com. Select your formulation tier (Pro, Elite, or Ultra), form (cream or ointment), packaging (airless pump or jar), and size. Complete the order form with your practice information and NPI number for license verification. You can also call (310) 889-0733 to speak with a pharmacist and place your order by phone. Auto-reorder is available at customizable intervals (30, 60, 90, or 120 days) with a 15% discount on recurring orders. Volume pricing is available for multi-provider practices.

ELEVATE YOUR PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Compound numbing cream built for aesthetic professionals. Compounded fresh per order in the USA. Single-use packets or airless pumps. Auto-reorder available.