Eyeliner Procedures & Safety Flashcards

Which needle configuration is most commonly used for precise PMU eyeliner application?

Answer: Single-point Round Liner (1RL)

A 1RL (single round liner) needle creates fine, controlled lines ideal for the delicate eyelid area.

A client reports they had LASIK eye surgery 6 months ago. The appropriate action is to:

Answer: Require a minimum of 12 months post-surgery clearance and a physician note

Most PMU practitioners require at least 12 months post-LASIK healing and written physician clearance before performing eyeliner procedures.

What is the purpose of using a skin-safe, non-permanent eye pencil during the design phase of eyeliner PMU?

Answer: To test how the permanent pigment will look and allow client adjustments

A removable eye pencil lets the client visualize and approve the shape before any permanent pigment is applied.

Which aftercare instruction is most critical in the first 24 hours following eyeliner PMU?

Answer: Avoid water, makeup, and rubbing the treated area

Keeping the area dry and untouched prevents infection and preserves pigment during the initial healing phase.

When PMU eyeliner is applied too close to the waterline on the lower lid, what complication can occur?

Answer: Pigment migration onto the conjunctiva or into the eye

Pigment deposited too close to the wet waterline can migrate onto the conjunctiva, posing serious eye health risks.

A client with hooded eyelids wants a defined upper liner. Which design modification is most appropriate?

Answer: Design the liner thicker at the outer third and avoid a heavy flick

A thicker outer-third line opens the eye without adding bulk that will be hidden under the hood, keeping the result visible and proportionate.

During eyeliner PMU, which area requires the most caution to avoid puncturing the orbital septum?

Answer: The inner canthus tear duct region

The inner canthus area is anatomically close to sensitive tear duct structures and requires very careful, shallow needle depth.