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Ear piercing

2023-08-19 07:46:47
Please suggest whether manual piercing or gun shot is best for baby over 2 years of age. Also can we use numbing cream while ear piercing or it is not necessary. Please advise.
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You can use local anaesthetic gel

Answered2023-08-19 14:06:50

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You can use local anaesthetic gel.

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