Possible risks, hazards or complications
• Pain: There is a possibility of pain or discomfort even after the topical anesthetic has been used. Anesthetics work better on some people than others.
• Infection: Although rare, there is a risk of Infection. The areas treated must be kept clean and only freshly cleaned hands should touch the areas.
• Uneven Pigmentation: This can result from poor healing, infection, bleeding or many other causes. Your follow up appointment will likely correct any uneven appearance.
• Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to avoid asymmetry but our faces are not symmetrical so adjustments may be needed during the follow up session to correct any unevenness.
• Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some people bruise and swell more than others. Ice packs may help and the bruising and swelling typically disappears with 1-5 days. Some people don’t bruise or swell at all.
• Anesthesia: Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area to be tattooed. Lidocaine, Prilocaine, Benzocaine, Tetracaine and Epinephrine in a cream or gel form are typically used. If you are allergic to any of these please inform me now.
• Allergic Reaction: There is a possibility of an allergic reaction to the pigments or other materials used.