Abstract
Background and Objectives: Advancements in laser treatment of leg veins necessitate concurrent investigations in topical anesthesia to minimize treatment-related pain. To evaluate the efficacy of the S-Caine Peel for providing topical anesthesia after a 60-minute application. Study Design/Patients and Methods: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was performed in two centers. Sixty patients received S-Caine Peel and placebo vehicle on different treatment sites for 60 minutes prior to laser treatment of leg veins using a 1,064 nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Patients rated their level of pain using a visual analog scale. Adequacy of anesthesia and expressed pain at each site were rated by the investigator. Results: The mean visual analog scale (VAS) was 27 mm for active sites compared to 43 mm for placebo (P < 0.001). Improved pain relief was noted for 67% of active versus 30% of placebo sites (P < 0.001). Anesthesia was judged adequate by the investigator for 55% of active compared with 12% of placebo sites (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The S-Caine Peel is safe and effective when applied for 60 minutes prior to laser therapy of leg veins.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 446-450 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Lasers in Surgery and Medicine |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Leg veins
- Topical anesthetic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery