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Let me first say that the users that comment they did not like this product are probably using it incorrectly. I have over eight years using 5% lidocaine products prescribed to me for tattoo removal. I used my prescription in one area, and used THIS product in another area of my body—at the same time. This cream worked the same if not BETTER than my prescription for numbing preparation for a laser tattoo removal. I understand everyone's body is different; I am a 5' 1” athletic female with some heavy ink. THIS product is a huge part of my routine (see below, you are welcome to try); this lidocaine product works GREAT for me. I will definitely be a purchasing more in the future. 1. Lather cream generously on area—like icing on a cake (THIS CREAM is NOT like hand lotion). I repeat, LATHER GENEROUSLY on area. 2. Once you are all iced up like a cake (cannot stress this enough), wrap the area with Saran Wrap, plastic wrap, adhesive sterile wrap—anything to get your work area covered up. Tape the edges if you need to... it will have to stay covered for a length of time and has a tendency to become leaky if not secured properly. 3. Keep the area COVERED for MINIMUM 3 hours before doing any work on the area (in my case, laser treatments: tattoo removal and hair removal). 4. When you are ready to have the area worked on, remove all plastic wrap and wipe cream clean off with a baby wipe or wet towel. The area will be numb and look a little red and swollen, at least for me this is how I know the product has taken effect. You are ready to work. I highly recommend waiting to remove at the last possible moment to maximize your window of effectiveness. I carry baby wipes with me to remove five minutes prior to any laser session beginning. Note: My peak time for effectiveness is 30 minutes after removing product. Yes, not a long time, but it is better than feeling the pain of a laser treatment, and I get what I need done completed. I usually take oral Tylenol or ibuprofen along with using this product for additional pain management. This is solely my experience and my recommendation. I hope this helps a person or two.