Even though the risk of complication is extremely low, the following can occur:
- Scabbing may occur after the treatment as part of the healing process - scabs should not bepicked off by the client
- Blanching or burning - this will happen immediately with the appearance of a white ring on theskin's surface.
- Other potential risks include crusting, itching, pain, bleeding, bruising, pimple like bumps, dry skin, hypopigmentation (lightening of skin), hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin), blistering, burns, infections, scabbing, swelling, a very small risk of scarring and a failure to achieve the desired result.
- Allergic or delayed inflammatory reactions can develop. A test patch is performed to ascertain the reaction of the skin prior to initiation of treatment.
- I consent to photographs taken to evaluate effectiveness. Photographs revealing my identity will not be used without consent.