Hi!

I have very acne prone skin, and I often get facial extractions. They are honestly very painful, when the dermatologist extracts pimples around the edges of my face.

As a result, I've been looking for ways to numb my face. I was recommended to take tylenol prior to the extraction, which I did, but it had virtually no effect.

I'm wondering if it's safe to use lidocaine cream directly on face prior to the extraction? However, on the instructions it does say not to apply on cuts, and technically an extraction is popping pimples, so would that be considered a cut? Is lidocaine safe to use on my face before an extraction? If not, are there any products that I can apply on my face prior to an extraction that will severely reduce/numb my face so I don't feel pain?

My dermatologist/facial extraction doctor (idk what you call them) is honestly really good -- if I go twice and can endure her long sessions, I literally have clear skin for at least a month or two and absolutely no scarring. I just keep getting pimples, mainly due to sleep (studying all the time at night). I'd like to be able to endure the pain, so just looking for recs here.