ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2026
Lidocaine Injection Provides Superior Pain Relief Compared to 10-Minute BLT Topical Numbing in Women Undergoing Cannula-Based Aesthetic Procedures.
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Abstract
Despite the growing popularity of aesthetic procedures, procedural pain remains a major concern among patients. Topical numbing cream and local anesthetic injection are widely used to manage discomfort and reduce pain; however, their relative effectiveness in cannula-based facial treatments remains a subject of ongoing debate. The aim of the study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of BLT cream (benzocaine 20%, lidocaine 10%, and tetracaine 4%) and 1% lidocaine local injection in patients undergoing cannula-based facial aesthetic treatments. Retrospectively, 29 females underwent 2 separate treatment sessions, each using a different anesthetic method. Pain intensity was assessed using a self-reported numerical pain rating scale, and patients were asked to indicate their preferred method upon completion of the second treatment session. Mean pain scores were compared using paired samples
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