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What is permanent makeup vs. paramedical tattooing?

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Permanent makeup is permanent pigments introduced to the skin as an alternative to applied cosmetics. Paramedical tattooing or camouflage tattooing is the process of tattooing body deformities.

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Hippocrates and Ayurveda practices (page 3)

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Hippocrates was a Greek physician and the father of medicine who theorized the Hippocratic oath and the four humors. Ayurveda is an Indian theory from 2500 BC known as the science of living; defines the essentials of being necessary to health. Became part of foundation for western medicine.

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Reasons people choose PMU

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Poor vision, limited time, limited dexterity, allergies to applied cosmetics, active lifestyle.

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Good and bad candidates for PMU

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Good: alopecia, multiple sclerosis, poor vision, arthritis, Parkinson’s, paralysis or loss of limbs, burn injuries. Bad: diabetes, pregnant and lactating women, glaucoma, blood thinning meds, psoriasis and eczema, undiagnosed rashes, allergies to colors, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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Epidermis and dermis (pages 20-28)

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Epidermis: top layer of skin, toughest, protective, avascular, impermeable to water. Dermis: second layer of skin responsible for attaching skin to body. Made up of three fibers; reticula, collagen, and elastin which creates skin stability.

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Melanin (page 51-52)

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Pheomelanin: red to yellow tones of melanin apparent in skin and hair. Eumelanin: brown to black tones of melanin apparent in skin and hair.

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What muscle controls chewing?

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Masseter.

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What is the frontalis?

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Only muscle of the forehead responsible for lifting the eyebrows. Draws scalp forward producing horizontal wrinkles.

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Eye muscles (page 36)

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Obicularis oculi contracts to close the eye (sphincter muscle).

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Levator palpebrae

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Is the antagonist, raises upper eyelid to expose orb of eye.

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Corrugated

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Draws eyebrow muscle down and towards middle, producing vertical wrinkles.

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Glands of the eye

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Meibomian (tarsal) glands, lubricates eyelids to prevent adhesion to eyeball, located next to conjunctiva. Tiny pearls in linear fashion along lid.

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Sweat (moll) glands and sebaceous (Zeus) glands

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Opens into eyelash follicles.

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Lacrimal gland

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Primary tear producing gland lubricates and protects epithelium of eye, resides in eye socket.

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Lip muscles

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Quadratus labii superioris elevates upper lip and pushes it forward. Extends from side of nose and upper lip to cheekbone.

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Levator labii superioris and levator anguli oris

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Upper lip raises angle of mouth.

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Zygomaticus muscle

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Draws angle of mouth back and upward to laugh.

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Levator labii inferioris

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Lower lip protrudes into pout.

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Depressor anguli oris and depressor labii inferioris

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Draws lower lip down and out, oris and antagonist and draws lower lip down and back instead of out.

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Obicularis oris

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Closes the lips.

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Mentalis

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Raises and protrudes lower lip, wrinkles skin of chin.

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Qudratus labii inferioris

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Draws lip down and to side, arises from mandible to lower lip.

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Risorius

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Over the masseter, retracts downward to angle of the mouth.

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Buccinator

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Compress and distend cheeks, formed at maxilla and mandible.

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What is cranial nerve V and cranial nerve VII? (pages 33-35)
Cranial nerve V: trigemenal nerve, innervates the face, provides sensory info, controls chewing and speaking muscles. Cranial nerve VII: facial nerve, responsible for facial expressions.
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Side effects
Rash or allergic reactions to ointment or numbing cream.
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treatment consequences
Not unexpected events: Erythema: spot on skin showing diffused redness caused by capillary congestion and dilation. Swelling. Bruising.
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Complications
Unexpected events: Infection, scarring, dissatisfaction, corneal abrasion, eye injuries, cold sores, migration.
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Contraindications/disorders
Lesions, impetigo, active acne in tx area, keloids, herpes, cancer, conjunctivitis, autoimmune disease (lupus, psoriasis, hashimotos), diabetes, eczema, hep C, HIV, MRSA, scar tissue, pregnancy, breastfeeding.
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What condition is a vascular disease?
Lupus.
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Viruses and Bacteria
Pathogenic: harmful microorganisms that cause disease in humans. Non-pathogenic: harmless organisms with useful functions.
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Disease-causing agents table (page 94)
Is tuberculosis viral or bacterial? Bacterial.
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Diseases that are caused by a virus
Hepatitis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, meningitis, HIV, herpes, common cold, shingles.
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Diseases that are caused by bacteria
Meningitis, strep throat, tuberculosis, Lyme disease, tetanus, impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis, acne.
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What do we tell clients with a cold sore/herpes simplex?
Take anti viral medication before and after procedure.
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What should you do if a client has a visible pimple/acne on his/her face near/or on the treatment area?
Reschedule the treatment until it has subsided.
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Scars, burns, and diseases (page 141)
Keloid scar: excessive tissue response after wound has healed.
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Scarring types (page 142)
What is hypertrophic? Raised scar tissue above skin level.
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Vitiligo (page 143)
Smooth depigmented white spots on the skin. Has high rate of dissatisfaction for PMU as spots can spread or reject pigment- improvement not perfection.
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Dyschromias
Discoloration of the skin (page 145) time consuming and advanced procedure for PMU.
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What is alopecia?
Hair loss, can affect scalp or entire body, patchy or complete baldness, can be permanent or temporary.
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What may be caused after implanting pigment to the skin?
Granuloma (page 159) tumor produced when body fails to destroy foreign product or mycobacteria.
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Coil machine vs. rotary pen
Coil machine is a motorized device commonly used in tattoo industry. Pigment reservoir, heavier, better for reconstructive procedures. Needle strikes 75 to 100 times per second. Rotary pens is most common PMU device, lightweight, stylus shaped, needle strikes skin vertically, dipping every 3-4 strokes, easier, reliable, quieter.
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Methods/techniques
3 point stretch, must stretch skin for consistent natural outcome. Lack of stretch hurts more.
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Pointillism
Closely spaced dots opposed to lines.
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lining
Back and forth motion to create line without interruption. Lipliner, eyeliner, hair stroke.
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stippling
Dotting for shading and adding color rather than lines.
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shading
Round needle grouping worked in tight circular motion. Mostly done on larger areas of body.
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Anesthetics
Betacaine, Lidocaine, Tetracaine (BLT) - Epinephrine.
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What are the methods of anesthesia?
Topical, local, and oral by doctor prescription.
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Which way is not recommended for PMU? Why?
Local anesthesia, does not require the level of pain elimination.
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Color Theory
Primary: 3 basic colors of wheel (blue, yellow, red). Secondary: combination of primary colors (orange, green, violet). Tertiary colors: mixing one primary and one secondary color (page 47-50).
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Color correction (page 147)
Green corrects red. Violet corrects gold tone. Red corrects green tone. Blue corrects red-gold tone.
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MRI (page 159-160)
What ingredient in a pigment will be affected during a MRI? Iron oxide.
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Facial analysis (page 79-81)
Horizontal and vertical – 5 sections.
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How many sections horizontally is the face divided for the eyebrows?
3; hairline to brow bone, brow bone to base of nose, base of nose to base of chin.
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Face shapes
Square, diamond, heart, oval.
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Most effective way of tattoo removal?
(Laser).
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What is a consent form? (Page 121, 158 - middle paragraph)
Required clinical documentation where associated risks, complications and outcomes are outlined. Gives patient permission for clinician to provide procedure.
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Consultation (page 71)
Conversation with client on fact finding mission. Gather info on why client wants PMU, the desired results, the motivation behind it.
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Client information sheet (page 77)
Document that patient fills out giving social info, email, phone, and referral sources.
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Taking photographs (page 77)
Necessary component of skin care to program that accurately documents original skin condition. Tells the real story, protects clinician from potential litigation.
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OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration. Federal agency responsible for defining and regulating workplace safety.
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Universal Precautions
Preventative actions taken to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. Protective eyewear, coat, gloves. Must always follow precautions in every circumstance.
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Sterilization
Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments. Room must be separate with restricted client access.
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Exposure Control Plan
Mandatory written policy outlining procedures to protect artist and client from blood borne pathogens. The “living document” for safety. Outlined proper control methods, risks, PPE, and procedures for handling exposure incidents.
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What should you do prior to putting gloves on?
Handwashing.
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
When using equipment, you should adhere to the manufacturer’s safety guide. Document providing health and safety information about hazardous chemicals or substances; its properties, safe handling, storage, disposal, hazards, emergency procedures, and PPE needed.
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Standardizing workspace (page 116)
Anesthetic, pigmented, implemented, eyewash, hair bonnet, camera. Organizing tx room the same way everyday = standardized. Helps cut down on potential mistakes during tx. Have a prepared checklist will help.
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Virginia Laws and Regulations
Reinstatement: having license restored to effectiveness after expiration date has passed. Renewal: continuing effectiveness of a license for another period of time. Display of licenses: all current licenses issued by board shall be displayed at licensee’s station or in plain view of the public. Duplicate licenses shall be posted in a like manner in every location where licensee provides services. Transferring a license: identify new state’s board, check requirements, request a certification of licensure sent to new board, gather transcripts, apply to new state, complete addition requirements needed. Gratuitous Services: providing tattoo services without receiving compensation or reward or obligation. Does not include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
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Tattooer hours (750 hrs) vs. PMU hours (90 hrs) for licensure
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