The Lidocaine/Tetracaine Peel: A Novel Topical Anesthetic for Dermatologic Procedures in Adult Patients

The Lidocaine/Tetracaine Peel: A Novel Topical Anesthetic for Dermatologic Procedures in Adult Patients
September 2007
TINA S. ALSTER, MD
talster@skinlaser.com

BACKGROUND The 7% lidocaine and 7% tetracaine (LT) peel is a self-occlusive, topical local anesthetic that has been proven safe and effective for use in conjunction with many dermatologic procedures, including cryotherapy, collagen injections, and various laser treatments. The product is applied directly to the skin as a cream that dries within 20 to 30 minutes of air exposure to form a flexible film membrane that is easily peeled off before surgery.
OBJECTIVE The objective was to review the safety and efficacy of the LT peel in controlled, randomized trials involving adults undergoing both minor and major dermatologic procedures.

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