The sensation of the burn will differ from one individual to the next, depending on pain tolerance. Done properly, the burns only pass the first layer of skin to expose the epidermis. There will be no blood and a small blister will form, which will be rubbed off gently with a clean cloth or towel. Each gate, or burn, will be done in less than a second with the ember of an herbal incense stick, which is completely safe.
After your Kambo treatment, your points will betreated with Sangre de Grado (Dragon’s Blood).This anti bacterial and anti septic tree sap will form a protective layer over the point assisting in healing and minimizing scarring. Provided you do not pick at your points (thereby risking infection), the amount of scarring is largely down to your skin type, pigmentation and the location of the points. Other factors–including metabolism and the amount of sunlight on the skin–play a part. Delicate skin–e.g. on the inner forearm–tends to scar for longer than tougher areas–e.g. the outside upper arm. If you continue to work with Kambo, the same points can be used within 2-3 months. Everybody is different–biologically and psychologically. For some, a neat set of Kambo points is a marque of pride. Others wish to keep any scars to a minimum. Talk to us before your treatment if you have any concerns.