Tissue Anatomy

*OBJECTIVE: Relate pigment acceptance to skin.

1) Preparatory standards of care
     A. Procedural evaluation. Which Variables for individual patients affect the final outcome?
     B. Recommended preparatory formulas. What's safe? Why?

2) Saturation interpretation?
      A. Saturation levels. How does the skin retain pigment? What to look for.
      B. Epidermis and dermis layers. What is the required depth level for permanent saturation?
      C. The role of the macrophage. How does it activate the immune system?
      D. Migration of pigment particles. Why does this happen? How can you prevent it?

3) Pigment requirements?
      A. FDA requirements. What's approved for the face?
      B. Inks, dyes, vs. iron oxides. What is the difference? What is safe?
      C. Pigment micron size. What is the minimum/maximum allowed?