What Is Vasocaine and What Is It Used For?
Vasocaine is a topical anesthetic in spray format, designed to be applied during aesthetic procedures on skin that’s already open or worked. Unlike numbing creams like TKTX Gold 75% — used before the procedure on intact skin — Vasocaine acts directly on worked tissue to reduce pain in real time.
It has become an indispensable tool in tattoo, microblading, and permanent makeup studios across the Philippines. In this guide, you’ll learn how Vasocaine works, which procedures it’s suited for, and how to use it correctly.
How Does Vasocaine Work?
Vasocaine contains benzocaine, tetracaine, and epinephrine. Benzocaine and tetracaine block pain transmission at the skin’s nerve level; epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor that reduces local blood flow and extends the anesthetic effect. Thanks to its spray formulation, it acts within 30–60 seconds of application on open skin.
Difference Between Vasocaine and TKTX Numbing Cream
- TKTX Cream → applied to intact skin, 45–60 minutes before the procedure
- Vasocaine Spray → applied during the procedure, on open skin
The most effective protocol combines both: TKTX cream for initial numbing, and Vasocaine during the session to maintain comfort. Many tattoo studios use this combination for 4–6 hour sessions without pain.
What Procedures Is Vasocaine Used For?
- Tattoos — Maintains numbing during long sessions, even in the most sensitive areas
- Microblading and eyebrow PMU — Essential during the stroke retouching phase
- Permanent lip makeup — Reduces swelling and pain during pigmentation
- Permanent eyeliner — Gentle application for the periocular area
- Tattoo cover-ups — Essential for working on already-tattooed areas
How to Apply Vasocaine Spray
- Apply TKTX cream 45–60 minutes before the procedure (optional)
- Once the skin is open, spray Vasocaine directly on the worked area
- Wait 30–60 seconds, blot with sterile absorbent paper
- Resume work — repeat every 20–30 minutes
Buy Vasocaine Spray 120ml from the Official TKTX Store
On the official TKTX Philippines store, you’ll find Vasocaine Spray 120ml — the most generous size on the market, ideal for high-volume studios. Complete your professional kit with TKTX numbing creams for completely pain-free sessions. Fast nationwide shipping.