The possible risks of the procedure include but are not limited to:
1. Pain, Purpura, Swelling, Redness, Bruising, Blistering, Crusting/Scab formation, Ingrown Hairs, Infection, and
Unforeseen complications which can last up to many months, years or permanently. There is a risk of scarring.
2. Short term effects may include reddening, mild burning, temporary bruising or blistering. A brownish/red darkening of
the skin (known as hyperpigmention) or lightening of the skin (known as hypopigmentation) may occur. This usually
resolves in weeks, but it can take up to 3-6 months to heal. Permanent color change is a rare risk. Loss of freckles or
pigmented lesions can occur.
3. Textual and/or color changes in the skin can occur and can be permanent. Many of the cosmetic tattoos and body tattoos
are made with iron oxide pigments. Iron oxide can turn red-brown or black. Titanium oxide and other pigments may also
turn black. This black or dark color may be un-removable. Because of the immediate whitening of the exposed treated area
by the laser, there can be a temporary obscuring of ink, which can make it difficult or impossible to notice a specific color
change from the tattoo removal process.
4. Infection: Although infection following treatment is unusual, bacterial, fungal and viral infections can occur. Herpes
simplex virus infections around the mouth can occur following a treatment. This applies to both individuals with a past
history of herpes simplex virus infections and individuals with no known history of herpes simplex virus infections in the
mouth area. Should any type of skin infection occur, additional treatments or medical antibiotics may be necessary.
5. Bleeding: Pinpoint bleeding is rare but can occur following treatment procedures. Should bleeding occur, additional
treatment may be necessary
6. Allergic Reactions: There have been reports of hypersensitivity to the various tattoo pigments during the tattooremoval process especially if the tattoo pigment contained Mercury,cobalt or chromium.Upon dissemination, the pigments can induce a severe allergic reaction that can occur with each successive treatment. Noted in some patients are superficial erosions, bruising, blistering, milia, redness and swelling which can last up to many months, years or permanently