Side effects

Just as with any medical procedure, there are possible side effects during and after treatment. TPI is a generally well-tolerated procedure but some individuals may experience:

• Soreness at the area of needle insertion
• Bruising
• Bleeding/hematoma
• Fatigue

Rare side effects can include:

• Skin infection
• Injury to underlying tissues (such as nerves and blood vessels)
• Temporary flare-up of pain
• Fainting
• Reaction to the local anaesthetic
• Extremely rarely pneumothorax (puncturing of the lung)

Every care is taken to minimise risks of the procedure through safe medical practices and established protocols for managing complications.