Ballet Insulated Probes Out of Stock – Updated October 28, 2025
UPDATE Oct 10, 2025: On July 15th, Ballet made a big move by reducing probe prices 20%. Now, they’ve gone a step further with a small additional adjustment on Stainless and Gold probes. This update means even more value on the trusted Ballet probes you already know and love.
We want to keep you informed on the latest regarding Ballet Insulated Probes. The good news is that production is already underway. However, at this time, we do not yet have a confirmed date for when they will arrive in stock.
When the first shipment arrives, we expect it to be limited in quantity. To make sure distribution is fair and efficient, we will be using our pre-order list to organize who receives probes first.
How to Join the Pre-Order List
It’s simple:
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Visit the Ballet Insulated Probe product page on our website.
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Select the sizes and quantities you need.
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Add them to your cart and check out as usual.
No payment will be collected at this stage. Instead, your order will be placed on hold as a pre-order reservation. Once probes are available, we’ll contact you directly to complete payment and finalize shipment.
This process helps us stay organized and ensures you receive your probes as quickly as possible once stock arrives.
In the meantime, we recommend the following…..
- STOCK UP ON STAINLESS. Only Ballet INSULATED probes will be affected by the shortage. One option to consider is switching to stainless steel probes.
- GO FOR THE GOLD. Some customers have told us they believe Ballet gold probes deliver the closest feel and performance to insulated probes.
- TIME TO TRY TWO-PIECE? If your modality works best with insulated probes, fear not—we still have plenty of insulated probes in stock. However, they’re two-piece probes. As you may know, working with two-piece probes involves a slightly different “follicle feel.” This video helps explain the difference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55q20MX5Wp8
If you want to give two-piece insulated probes a try, you have several options to choose from: Sterex, or our economical house brands, Prestige Premier and Prestige Select.
FDA Urges Caution on SJ3 and Vasocaine Topicals
Our second update relates to our popular SuperJuice3 and Vasocaine topical anesthetics. The FDA has recently become concerned about the concentration of lidocaine in these products—5%. Mostly, the agency’s alarm involves use of these products by non-professionals. When used in combination with other topicals, such as tetracaine and benzocaine, the use of 5% lidocaine products over large areas of the body can result in excessive levels of absorption, which can result in health-related issues. While the FDA’s review of these products appears to be related primarily to the practice of tattooing, the agency is also examining the use of these topicals in electrolysis, laser and other esthetic procedures.
Out of an abundance of caution, Prestige will not be selling these products online until the FDA’s review is completed. Vasocaine has been reformulated to 4% and is available. If you have questions, please email us at info@prestige-supply.com.
As an effective and economical alternative to these products, we suggest using Topicaine and Zensa Topical Anesthetic.
As further guidance on using topical anesthetics, the FDA recommends the following:
- Do not use OTC pain relief products with containing more than 4% lidocaine on the skin
- Do not apply OTC pain relief products over large areas of the skin, or to irritated or broken skin
- Do not wrap skin treated with OTC pain relief products with plastic wrap or other dressings. Wrapping or covering treated skin with any type of material can increase the chance of serious side effects.