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Safety, Sanitation & Aftercare Flashcards

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  1. Which factor most significantly increases the risk of SMP pigment fading during the healing process?

    Answer: Excessive sun exposure without SPF protection

    UV radiation breaks down pigment molecules in the dermis, causing premature fading especially during the vulnerable early healing period.

  2. What is the minimum contact time (dwell time) required for most EPA-registered disinfectants to be effective on hard surfaces?

    Answer: As specified on the product label (typically 1–10 minutes)

    Disinfectants must remain wet on a surface for the manufacturer-specified dwell time to achieve the labeled kill claim.

  3. A client with a history of keloid scarring consults for SMP. What is the practitioner's most important consideration?

    Answer: Recognize this as a contraindication or require physician clearance before proceeding

    Keloid-prone clients risk abnormal scar formation from skin trauma, making physician clearance or contraindication consideration essential.

  4. What percentage of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is most effective for skin antisepsis before SMP needling?

    Answer: 70%

    70% IPA is more effective than higher concentrations because water slows evaporation, increasing contact time with pathogens.

  5. Which aftercare product ingredient should clients AVOID during the first 30 days post-SMP to prevent pigment loss?

    Answer: Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and chemical exfoliants

    AHAs accelerate cell turnover and exfoliation, which can push implanted pigment out of the dermis during healing.

  6. In the context of SMP sanitation, what does the term 'single-use' mean for needle cartridges?

    Answer: Each cartridge is used once per client and then discarded as sharps waste

    Single-use means one cartridge per client, never resterilized or reused, to eliminate all cross-contamination risk.

  7. Why is it recommended that SMP clients avoid wearing tight hats or helmets for at least one week after a procedure?

    Answer: Friction and occlusion can trap moisture, promote bacterial growth, and disrupt healing epidermis

    Occlusive headwear traps sweat and heat, creating an environment favorable for infection and disrupting the fragile healing skin.