The effectiveness of numbing spray or cream to alleviate pain during a piercing procedure is questionable, as it generally only numbs the first few layers of skin. Some piercers believe that numbing agents containing lidocaine may change the tension of the skin, potentially affecting the way a piercing sits once the spray or cream has worn off. While it’s not something we actively promote or use in store, choosing to use a numbing agent before you arrive is a personal decision, and we want you to feel comfortable and at ease. Please just let your piercer know if you have applied a numbing agent prior to your procedure.