Hello all. I recently became interested in hypnosis after seeing a gentleman have hernia surgery using self-hypnosis as an anesthetic. Here is the video, be warned it shows the actual surgery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sClE-xm-P8A
After seeing this I did what I always do when something piques my interest, amass as much information as I can find/afford.
Dave Elman’s book “Hypnosis” deals almost primarily with medical/dental techniques and hypno-anesthesia.
I believe both electrologists and patients can benefit tremendously from these skills. And let’s face it, many of you are basically therapists anyway!!
I would love to know your thoughts. J
Funny you should ask.
Would it surprise you to learn that I had already made some tentative inquiries into this subject? I didn’t think it would. 
Apparently, there is a technique called “touch anesthesia” where after hypnosis, one can turn on and off pain sensation by touching the area to be anesthetized, and do the work and then turn it on again. What I have not had time or material to do is to learn this technique, test it out, and see how much value it has.
Having seen your extensive book/dvd collection, I would definitely believe that you have thought of it.
That is also called “glove-hypnosis” where you hypnotically numb the hand then transfer the numbness to wherever needed.
I do believe the deep relaxation techniques and mental redirection would be of great help. In the event that I become proficient and certified, I would definitely want to share the techniques and knowledge. J
Very interesting topic!
I guess that these practices should be undertaken by someone very skilled. Between the need for a doctor for the administration of local anesthesia and the need for an expert hypnotist, I don’t see the difference.
On the other hand, I believe there is much information that a client willing to participate can provide at his electrologist, for example, work in an area that has been treated several days earlier is much less painful. We all agree?
Very interesting thread!
I agree Josefa 
I experienced that myself when you treated my neck. In some areas there was no pain at all.