Emla is recommended as a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin before certain procedures, such as:
- Minor superficial cosmetic procedures e.g. laser hair removal, tattoo removal
- Needle insertions e.g. blood sampling
- Vaccinations
- Superficial surgical procedures
- Genital skin procedure e.g. circumcision
- Split skin grafting (transplantation of skin)
- Cleaning of leg ulcers
