The potential side effects of this treatment are relatively minimal. For example, there is a chance that you may have some minor discomfort at the site of the injection. There is also a chance that the injection site could turn red. Even though there is a chance that you may develop an infection whenever a needle goes beneath the surface of the skin, our practice uses sterile techniques to minimize this risk. When compared to prescription medications and surgical procedures, the potential side effects of this treatment option are minimal.