Ch. 7 Managing Complications, Side Effects, and Consequences Flashcards
complications
mishap or problem
Unexpected event following a normal procedure.
Worst case*
corneal abrasion
scratch on the transparent covering of the eye
severe pain
trip to ER
side effects
Action or effect of a drug other that what is desired. ex nausea. With PMU we are looking at rashes or allergies. Side effects aren’t very predictable
treatment consequences
Predictable outcomes of the procedure that occur in a reasonable percentage of people having the procedure
granuloma
tumor produced when the body fails to destroy foreign body product or mycobacteria
magnetic resonance imaging
MRI
noninvasive diagnostic technique that used computerized images of internal body tissue
What ingredient in permanent makeup might react with the MRI?
iron oxide
keloid scar
are not hypertrophic like csection scars.
People who are predisposed to keloid scars should NOT get permanent makeup
What is the biggest reason for scarring?
tattoo removal
How long do you wait for a touch up?
6-8 weeks
If the person is 45 years old they need to wait at least 7 weeks. Bc they need 45 days of healing
What can be done to prevent a corneal abrasion?
eye drops before
and you can send single use eyedrops home
migration
when pigment moves beyond it’s intended location
corner of the mouth and eye : most common
Which herpes are we concerned with in pmu?
simplex 1
What are the 2 medications that can be taken to prevent a herpes breakout?
valtrex
zoferix
If a herpes outbreak happens where can the infection move to?
lip, nose, face
Best way to avoid complications?
communication and experience
What is one of the most important aspects of client care?
client education
What does it mean to be self-aware in a stressful situation?
Someone who is “self-aware” can access a situation and keep their own emotions aside
Is a complication “expected”?
no, not expected
Consequence vs complication?
consequence is something we expect like erythema
How should we react to a consequence?
minimal reaction bc we knew discomfort and redness or swelling most likely would happen
What are the 2 options for tattoo removal?
That my TEACHER SAID:
laser
pigment killer
What are the types of tattoo removal IN THE BOOK?
LASER
TANNIC ACID
GLYCOLIC ACID
SALINE
tannic acid
BROWNISH YELLOW
substance from plants used as an astringent
glycolic acid
AHA from sugar can
small molecular size allows for easier penetration
Saline
more commonly used to flush out pigment
