I came across this elsewhere, but anyone who's had this procedure will relate. I would advise putting hot drinks down safely before reading...
https://singletrackworld.com/2009/02/the-picolax-thread-returns/
The interesting bit is in the posts of forum member blu-tone.
I've given people Picolax and I can vouch for its efficacy
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Edit...on reflection I may have used it as well in conjunction with an alien abduction style procedure
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