"One obvious downside is that the use of a blade, even by a professional, can lead to small nicks and cuts," warns Dr. Shotter. It’s worth nothing though, that in the hands of a qualified practitioner—this is extremely rare.
"Individuals with active acne may experience further breakouts and irritation, so should steer clear of this treatment," she continues. Aside from that, there are no major side effects, other than a little redness directly after the procedure and very mild dryness.