AAM Client Consultation & Aftercare Instructions 2

Question 1

During consultation, a client reports taking isotretinoin (Accutane) until two months ago. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Postpone the procedure until the recommended waiting period (commonly 6-12 months) has passed and/or physician clearance is obtained

Answer

Isotretinoin thins skin and impairs healing, so a waiting period after stopping is standard before micropigmentation.

Question 2

A client on prescribed anticoagulant therapy requests eyebrow micropigmentation. What should the technician do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written clearance from the prescribing physician before scheduling

Answer

Technicians must never advise stopping prescribed medication; physician clearance is required.

Question 3

Why should a technician ask about a history of cold sores before a lip procedure?

Accepted Answer

Lip procedures can trigger a herpes simplex outbreak, so antiviral prophylaxis from a physician may be needed

Answer

Trauma to the lips can reactivate HSV, so clients with a history are referred for prophylactic antivirals.

Question 4

Which client condition is generally considered a contraindication requiring medical clearance for micropigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled diabetes

Answer

Uncontrolled diabetes impairs healing and raises infection risk, so medical clearance is required.

Question 5

A client brings a photo of a celebrity's brows that don't suit her facial structure. What is the best consultation approach?

Accepted Answer

Explain facial-mapping principles and draw a pre-design adapted to her features for approval

Answer

A drawn pre-draw based on the client's own anatomy, approved by the client, manages expectations and protects outcomes.

AAM - American Academy of Micropigmentation Practice Test