We strive to achieve optimal results with paramount safety and follow-up. However, there is a risk with any procedure involving energy devices. When laser treatments are performed by an experienced specialist, complications are very rare. Potential complications include: ● Infection. Less than 2% of cases. ● Scarring is rare and may follow secondary infection. ● Grids or marks from the laser in the skin is seen in less than 10% of cases, however this is reversible with laser resurfacing. ● Post-inflammatory skin pigmentation changes are uncommon in fair skin, but may be seen in 10% or more of cases in ethnic skin. Bleaching creams (Hydroquinone 5%) used one month before and after laser treatment reduces the risk of skin colour changes in dark patients. Hydroquinone is sold over the counter in some countries. We cannot prescribe HQ abroad, but you could speak to a local dermatologist about a prescription or seek at Amazon. ● Erythema (redness) and swelling is commonly seen after Genius, Erbium and CO2 laser treatments. Redness and swelling gradually fades over 3-4 days following Genius treatment and it takes a few weeks after fractional laser treatment, but some redness may persist for 2-3 months after laser resurfacing.