Remove or fade tattoos using laser or aesthetic energy based systems
Overview
This standard is for aesthetic practitioners removing or fading pigments within cosmetic, decorative or traumatic tattoos, using laser or aesthetic energy based systems. You will also be required to do a post treatment evaluation for continuous improvement of both your delivery and for the client's future needs.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
implement consultation, health, safety and hygiene practices throughout the treatment
agree the treatment objectives with the client
illuminate, mark out and cool the treatment area
shave and dry the treatment area prior to treatment
enable and set the equipment specifications and variables to meet the agreed treatment plan
follow the treatment protocol for laser application to cover the treatment area
check your client's wellbeing and monitor the skin reaction throughout the treatment
adapt the treatment to suit the client's needs
discontinue treatment where adverse reactions occur
conclude the treatment by returning the equipment into safe or stand-by mode
take treatment photographic evidence of the treatment area following organisational procedures
complete the client's records and store in accordance with data legislation
use evaluation methods which were agreed within the treatment protocol
collate and record the information gained from client feedback, client records and your own observations
provide verbal and written advice *and *recommendations to your client regarding the post treatment aftercare
agree any alterations for future treatment with your client and record the outcome of your evaluation
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
the consultation, health, safety and hygiene requirements when removing or fading tattoos using laser or aesthetic energy based systems
why you must have good lighting in the controlled area and illuminate the treatment area
the maintenance and correct use of marking out tools and techniques
the different types of approved cooling methods and when and how to use them
the characteristics of light and how it interacts with skin, hair, tattoo colours, inks and pigments
the specifications, variables **and terminology of lasers and aesthetic energy based systems in relation to treatment practice
the reasons for holding the device hand piece at the correct angle according to the treatment protocol
how to work systematically, avoiding excessive treatment overlap across the areas to be treated
the differences between cosmetic, decorative and traumatic tattoos
why the results of some treatments may be more successful than others
the compliance, classification and warning labelling on laser or aesthetic energy based systems
the core of knowledge in the use of laser devices
- the role of a laser protection advisor
the legislative requirements with regards to optical radiation
the causes and hazards of accidental exposure to optical radiation
the characteristics of optical radiation and how it interacts with skin, hair and other chromophores
how to deliver treatment objectives following the treatment protocol including:
17.1 the origin and purpose of the treatment protocol and why it must be adhered to
17.2 the content of the treatment protocol including treatment indications and adverse reactions
monitoring procedures for checking the client's wellbeing and the treatment area
the suitability of tattoos, inks and pigments for removal or fading using laser or aesthetic energy based systems
20 the principles of light tissue interactions and selective photothermolysis
the potential hazards of laser and energy based systems
the fundamentals of a visual dermatological assessment for the safe removal or fading of tattoos
the legal significance of producing photographic evidence of the treatment area
the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
the legal requirements of completing and storing client records
the clinical outcomes when removing or fading of tattoos using laser or aesthetic energy based systems
the purpose of evaluation activities
how to collate, analyse, summarise and record evaluation feedback in a clear and concise way
the aftercare advice and recommendations on products and treatments
Scope/range
Additional information
It is expected that an individual undertaking this standard already has the skills, knowledge and behaviours identified within the aesthetic practitioner's treatment guidance or the aesthetics National Occupational Standards.
The individual is expected to already be able to demonstrate competency in determining the relative (restrictive) and absolute (preventative) contraindications for the aesthetic standards undertaken.
It is expected that this standard is used in conjunction with SKABA1 – Maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices for aesthetic treatments and SKABA2 – Consult, plan and prepare for aesthetic treatments.
Items listed within the scope/range should be evidenced in line with the specific type of treatment being performed.
Scope Performance
Treatment area
- head, face and neck
- torso
- limbs
Scope Knowledge
Adverse reactions
- excessive skin greying or whitening
- lesion colour changes
- hyperaemia and irritation
- excessive blistering
- pigmentary changes
- excessive discomfort
- excessive oedema
- scarring
- reduction of hair growth
- dizziness
- fainting
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Anatomy and physiology
- the structure and functions of the body systems and their interdependence on each other
- the structure and function of the skin and hair
- skin diseases, disorders and conditions
- the skin and wound healing process* *
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Advice and recommendations
- the client and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- treatment maintenance
- post treatment expectations and associated time frames
- restrictions and contra-actions
- additional products and treatments
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
| **Equipment variables** An element, feature or control that can vary and adjust the functional ability. ** ** **Laser** Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The beam from a laser is typically described as monochromatic, coherent and low divergence. **Laser/light controlled area** A controlled area around the laser/light device where people may be present within which hazards may arise and in which specific protective control measures are required. **Treatment protocol** A plan, that sets out a device and treatment indication specific protocol, identifying pre-treatment checks and tests, the manner in which the procedure is to be applied, acceptable variations, settings used, the expected outcome and when to modify or abort the treatment. ** ** **Types of tattoos** Tattoos are categorised into five areas, amateur and professional tattoos. Traumatic, cosmetic (micropigmentation), medical and tattoos for identification. Tattoos can also be classified by ink or pigment type. |