Normal side effects
Itching, during treatment ; Redness for up to 3 days ; Swelling (around mouth of follicle) for up to 3 days ; Pain, tingling, feeling of numbness (cold spray)
Rare side effects
Crusting/scab formation (on ingrown hairs) ; Bruising ; Purpura (purple coloring of the skin) on tanned area ; Infection ; Burns of skin ; Temporary pigment change (hypo-pigmentation hyper-pigmentation)
Temporary side effects
The temporary effects eventually go away with days, weeks, or even months, including :
Swelling ; Reddening after treatment; Blistering of skin; Hypo pigmentation
Swelling ; Reddening after treatment; Blistering of skin; Hypo pigmentation
Permanent side effects
Hyper pigmentation ; Burns of skin ; Scarring
