The procedure may result in the following adverse experiences or risks:
• DISCOMFORT/PAIN –Moderate discomfort during treatment is expected. Mild discomfort or slight tendernessin the treatment area may persist for a few hours following treatment, potentially extending to a few days.
• REDNESS/SWELLING/BRUISING –Short term redness (hyperemia) is expected following treatment and typically persistsfor several hours. In addition, swelling (edema) and/or bruising of the treated area may occur and typically resolve within24 hours to a few days.
• BRUISING/PETECHIAE OUTSIDE THE TREATMENT AREA- May occur under the area where the decal is applied and can occur in the process of removing the decal from patient’s skin.
• LUMPS -Firm edemic areas may develop in the treated area 24 to 72 hours following treatment, and typically resolvewithout intervention over several weeks. If lumps do develop, they are typically tender to touch.
• WOUNDS –Treatment can result in burning, blistering, crusting, scabbing or bleeding of the treated areas or under the return pad. If any ofthese occur, please call our office (Phone number).
• INFECTION –Infection is a possibility whenever the skin surface is disrupted, although proper wound careshould prevent this. If signs of infection develop, such as pain, heat, or surrounding redness, please call our office (Phone number) . It is IMPORTANT that you follow all post-treatment instructionsprovided by your healthcare staff.
• SCARRING –Scarring is a rare occurrence, but it is a possibility if the skin surface is disrupted. To minimize thechances of scarring, it is IMPORTANT that you follow all post-treatment instructions provided by your healthcarestaff.
• SKIN COLOR CHANGES –If the skin surface is disrupted, there is a possibility that the area may become eitherlighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) in color compared to the surrounding skin. This isusually temporary, but, on a rare occasion, it may be permanent.
• NUMBNESS –Temporary numbness may occur, but is rare.