PMU Pigment Removal Techniques

Question 1

What mechanism does saline solution use to remove PMU pigment from the skin?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis to draw pigment particles to the skin surface

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Chemical breakdown of pigment molecules

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Laser light absorption to shatter pigment

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Enzymatic digestion of pigment particles

Question 2

Which laser type is most commonly used for removing dark (black or dark blue) PMU pigments?

Accepted Answer

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

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CO2 laser

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Alexandrite laser

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Pulsed dye laser

Question 3

What is 'emergency removal' in the context of PMU procedures?

Accepted Answer

Immediate removal attempted within 48 hours of the original PMU procedure

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Removal performed only in a medical emergency room setting

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Removal using hospital-grade chemical agents

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Removal performed exclusively by licensed physicians

Question 4

Which of the following is a contraindication for laser PMU removal?

Accepted Answer

Active keloid scarring or a documented tendency to form keloids

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Having fair skin (Fitzpatrick I)

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Being over 30 years of age

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Having previously undergone saline removal

Question 5

What is 'paradoxical darkening' in the context of laser PMU removal?

Accepted Answer

When certain pigments containing iron oxides oxidize and turn darker upon laser exposure

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When the skin around the pigment lightens, making the pigment appear relatively darker

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When pigment temporarily appears lighter before fading

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When healed pigment photographs darker than it appears in person

Question 6

How many saline removal sessions are typically required to fully remove PMU pigment?

Accepted Answer

6–10 or more sessions

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1–2 sessions

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3–5 sessions

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A single 4-hour continuous session

Question 7

What is the recommended minimum waiting period between saline removal sessions?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks

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3–5 days

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1–2 weeks

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6 months