Emla Numbing Patches for Piercings

Question

Do the EMLA NUMBING PATCHES really work to numb the skin in the area of the piercing and reduce the pain a bit.? I am getting a navel piercing and heard it helps to reduce the pain a lot.

Answers please!!

Answer 1

 I'm getting a second ear peircing tomorrow and am using Emla. 

I used it for my first one but con't remember what it's like except it wasn't so bad it made my want to cry.

 

Answer 2

I used emla for my navel piercing yesterday and couldn't feel any pain at all, only a slight tugging from the clamp. However I used the cream to make sure it covered the inside of the navel and i made sure to leave it on for almost two hours before I had it done.

Answer 3

I am going to use it for an injection tomorrow, but I used the emla cream fro an injection when I was 4, and I didn't even notice the needle go in, so it must be good!