How To Apply
Before Applying
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Preparation
Wash the area receiving tattoo or laser treatment with hot water in the shower with an exfoliating glove and shave area. |
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Warm Compress
Cover a hot towel on skin for 5 minutes, dry area completely (try not to irritate skin by rubbing the skin). |
When Applying
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First Layer
Apply a thick amount of TKTX numbing cream to the area, leave it thick don't rub it into the skin too much. Cover the area you're tattooing or getting laser treatments. |
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Second Layer
After applying the first layer, let it sit for 5 minutes, apply a 2nd heavy layer of TKTX cream (1-2 mm thick) over the area. |
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Seal & Activate
Cover the TKTX cream with plastic wrap (cling wrap). The heat under the plastic wrap helps activate the cream and keeps it from drying out. |
After Applying
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Waiting Time
Leave TKTX cream and wrap in place for 45-60 minutes before your tattoo. Remove in sections as procedure progresses. |
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Duration
Skin typically remains numb for 3–5 hours once cream is removed, depending on skin type and body location. |
Attention
There may be some warm feeling to the skin and some light burning. If it gets to a point that it's burning too much, take the cream off immediately.