1. State which of the following statements is not true:
HintIf the tattoo has been made only recently it will be more easily removed than older ones.
2. State which ones of the following statements are true:
3. State which one of the following statements about electrical arcing is likely to be true:
HintLike with the use of lasers, electrical arcing will fade the tattoos progressively.
4. With most expensive laser tattoo removal equipment there is no need to perform any patch testing.
5. When performing a patch test for tattoo removal using electrical arcing:
6. When using electrical arcing for tattoo removal treatments:
HintThe larger the area you treat the higher the risks of infection.
7. What is the maximum approximate size of the area of the tattoo it is recommended to treat at a time?
HintThe approximate size of a 50p coin or a two Euro coin.
8. If the area of the tattoo you just treated starts bleeding slightly:
(MULTIPLE ANSWERS)
HintThis can be normal but also a sign that you have already reached the dermal layer and you should not able the tattoo any further.
9. When using voltaic arcing, like any lasers for tattoo removal, the after-care is:
(MULTIPLE ANSWERS)
Hintvery important and it is your duty to make sure your client is aware of the correct aftercare.
10. Is it true that tanning, artificial tanning lamps and tanning products must be avoided for at least 3 months before any tattoo removal treatment, including laser treatments?
HintTrue. But also any form of tanning must be avoided for at lease 3 months after any treatment for tattoo removal.
11. The most important things to do during the after-care before any scab forms are:
(MULTIPLE ANSWER)
Hintusing the appropriate antiseptic. Not all types of antiseptic should be used, make sure the part is kept clean, not using any plasters on the area treated and follow your aftercare instructions.
12. Once the scab forms:
HintThis must fall off by itself. It must not be picked.
13. When advertising for tattoo removal using electrical arcing (also referred to as plasma) you should say:
MULTIPLE ANSWERS
Hintlike tattoo removal with lasers it may take 5 to 10 treatments to fade the tattoo to a satisfactory level.
14. Soon after every treatment you should:
HintSend a standard email to your client detailing the aftercare procedure. You can also hand over a leaflet for the instructions if you wish.
15. If the tattoo is placed on a part of the body which is subject to stretching or folding like elbows, knees, underarms or areas easily subject to infections like the groin area:
HintIt is important that you warn the client that the after-care may be more challenging than other areas of the body especially due to the higher likelihood of infections. If they still agree to go ahead you can carry out the full treatment.
16. If three days after the treatment the scab has not formed yet:
Hintthis may mean that an infection could be developing.
17. If you want to use osmosis after electrical arcing, what type of sodium chloride can you use?
HintSterile sodium chloride.
18. In tattoo removal, if the area you treat is not easily subject to infections or does not present challenges in the after-care, why do you use osmosis after applying the electrical arcing?
HintTo pull the deeper pigments you have broken while applying the electrical arcing to surface.
19. The first time I use electrical arcing for tattoo removal:
HintIn any case I should try a low intensity treatment on a small area without using osmosis on a small area and let the area recover first, then perform another treatment on another area of the tattoo increasing the intensity of the treatment and let the area recover. Only then I can go ahead and use osmosis after applying voltaic arcing.
20. The intensity of the treatment, when using osmosis for tattoo removal is primarily dictated by:
Hintthe duration of the sodium chloride application. The longer the duration the stronger the intensity of the osmosis.
21. When you apply fine sterile sodium chloride on the part of the tattoo you treated you should not:
MULTIPLE ANSWERS
Hintintentionally press the salt. You are meant to only delicately place it on the area you treated.
22. Although we all refer to it as "tattoo removal", technically, each session, either with lasers or electrical arcing:
Hintfades the tattoo slightly.
23. The most important things to do during the after-care before any scab forms are: (MULTIPLE ANSWER)Hintusing the appropriate antiseptic. Not all types of antiseptic should be used, make sure the part is kept clean, not using any plasters on the area treated and follow your aftercare instructions.
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