PMU Touch-Up & Correction Procedures Flashcards

When is the ideal time for a client's first PMU touch-up appointment after an initial eyebrow procedure?

Answer: 4–8 weeks after the procedure

The first touch-up is typically scheduled 4–8 weeks post-procedure to allow full healing and accurate assessment of pigment retention.

What is the primary purpose of a PMU touch-up appointment?

Answer: To assess healed results and fill in areas where pigment did not retain well

Touch-ups allow the artist to evaluate healed retention and add pigment to areas that faded or did not take during the initial session.

Which condition in a healed PMU area would require the artist to postpone a touch-up appointment?

Answer: Active acne breakouts or infection in the treated area

Any active skin condition, infection, or breakout in the treated area must be fully resolved before applying additional pigment.

How does unprotected sun exposure affect healed PMU pigment between appointments?

Answer: It causes pigment to fade faster due to UV breakdown of pigment molecules

UV radiation breaks down PMU pigment molecules over time, causing accelerated fading and potential color shifting in clients with high sun exposure.

What should an artist assess at a touch-up consultation before adding more pigment?

Answer: The healed color tone, retention quality, and shape accuracy

A thorough touch-up assessment evaluates healed pigment color, distribution, retention quality, and shape before determining what corrections are needed.

Why is it generally not recommended to perform a PMU touch-up before the 4-week mark?

Answer: The skin is still healing and final results cannot yet be accurately assessed

Before 4 weeks, the skin is still in active healing phases and the final pigment color and retention cannot be accurately evaluated.