BONUS EPISODE: Did You Know Topical Anesthetic Absorbs Better On Clean Skin?

As a continuation of our “Did You Know?” series with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Davis, today we cover a topic that’s more on the surgical side of things.

Many of our patients come to our office straight from work, which means they typically have a face full of makeup or covered with other products. Here at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, we have a specific protocol for removing makeup before doing any procedures.

Did you know that topical anesthetic absorbs better on clean skin? To maximize the effects of your preferred cosmetics while remaining comfortable, there are a couple of steps we must take. First, we start off by removing any makeup or excess oils on your skin. Tune in to learn more!