Oh my, NEVER think that you’re “bothering me.” That’s why I’m here on Hairtell with all my other zappers. Frankly, and it may just be the excellent photo you’ve taken, the treatment looks a bit “too much.”
Like any body appendage, that is “just sticking out there” it has a somewhat limited blood supply. For that reason, for example, physicians will not inject Lidocaine with epinephrine on fingers because the “epi” constricts blood flow and can further exacerbate healing. So, they use Lidocaine (blue) straight: no “epi” and shorter anesthetic effect.
In all cases, therefore, the reaction on fingers and toes is always a bit alarming. And, the healing takes much longer than on other body parts. Overall, I still think you are going to be just fine … but there are many weeks ahead on this. (Normally people aren’t too concerned with their toes … for obvious reasons … but the finger are “right out there” and can mandate an explanation to others around you.)
I wish I could tell you that this will all go away in a week or so … but, that is not the case. Just sit tight and try not to focus on the big fat scabs that will be forthcoming!
Note to my buddies: If ONLY we still had REAL tapered needles … and used properly … this sort of after-effect would not take place. Maybe a well-placed insulated needle would be appropriate … IF WE COULD GET THOSE AS WELL! The manufacturers have let us down!