Do We Numb The Ears?

Yes, we do offer numbing! We use a topical 5% lidocaine cream. However, there are age restrictions and specific requirements, so please read the relevant section below to see what applies to you.

✅ Applying Your Own Numbing Cream

If you would prefer to numb the ears yourself prior to your appointment using cream you already have, that is totally fine. Just be sure to:

  • Read and follow the instructions on the product carefully.
  • Pay attention to application timing, as some creams require a specific amount of time to be effective.

⏱ Numbing Timing & Restrictions

Please review the age-specific sections below for:

  • Requirements based on age
  • How early to arrive for numbing
  • How long the cream needs to sit before the piercing
  • Important safety information for each age group

Age Restrictions

Ages 3 years and below

Numbing:

Most infants do not use numbing cream, and we find they tolerate the piercing very well. However, we do offer two numbing options for those interested:

⚠️ For anyone 18 and under, verbal approval from your pediatrician is required before we can apply numbing cream. Without it, we cannot proceed with numbing.

Partial Numbing:

  1. Arrive at your scheduled time
  2. Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  3. We'll apply the numbing cream while you choose earrings and go over aftercare
  4. Ears will be partially numb, but your baby may still feel a light pinch

Full Numbing:

  1. Arrive 20 minutes before your appointment
  2. Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  3. Cream must remain undisturbed for the full 20 minutes
  4. If it rubs off, we will need to remove it completely, as it can only be applied once per visit. Most children this age cannot remain still for this time frame

Ages 4-17

Numbing:

⚠️ For anyone 18 and under, verbal approval from your pediatrician is required before we can apply numbing cream. Without it, we cannot proceed with numbing.

Partial Numbing:

  1. Arrive at your scheduled time
  2. Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  3. We'll apply the numbing cream while you choose earrings and go over aftercare
  4. Ears will be partially numb, but you may still feel a light pinch

Full Numbing:

  1. Arrive 20 minutes before your appointment
  2. Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  3. Cream must remain undisturbed for the full 20 minutes
  4. While waiting, you may leave and return at your appointment time or wait in our garden area if weather permits

Ages 18+

Numbing:

Adults do not have an specific requirement for receiving numbing though if you are bringing in a child as well please keep in mind they do have requirements to numb the ears.

⚠️ For anyone under 18, we require verbal approval from your pediatrician before applying numbing cream. Without approval, we cannot proceed with numbing.

Partial Numbing

  • Arrive at your scheduled appointment time
  • Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  • Cream will be applied while reviewing earrings and aftercare
  • Ears will be partially numb, but you may still feel a light pinch

Full Numbing

  • Arrive 20 minutes early
  • Let staff know at check-in that you received approval
  • Cream must remain untouched for 20 minutes to be effective
  • While waiting, you may leave and return at your appointment time or wait in our garden area if weather permit