Microblading Practice Exam

What are common side effects associated with microblading?

1. Only swelling and irritation

2. Swelling, redness, and rare allergic reactions or infections

3. Just temporary bruising

4. No side effects typically occur

The correct answer is: Swelling, redness, and rare allergic reactions or infections

Swelling, redness, and rare allergic reactions or infections are indeed common side effects associated with microblading due to the nature of the procedure, which involves creating superficial cuts in the skin with a microblading tool to implant pigment. After the procedure, clients frequently experience swelling and redness in the treated area as part of the body's natural healing response. This is a normal reaction to any type of skin trauma, as it indicates that the body is responding to the injury. Additionally, while allergic reactions to the pigments used in microblading are infrequent, they can occur, particularly in individuals with sensitivities to certain ingredients or chemicals in the pigment formulations. Infections, although rare when proper aftercare is followed, can happen if the treated area is not kept clean or if proper hygiene practices are not adhered to either before or after the procedure. The other options fail to fully capture the range of potential side effects. Only swelling and irritation excludes significant responses like redness and the potential for allergic reactions or infections. Mentioning just temporary bruising overlooks common swelling and redness, and asserting that no side effects typically occur does not reflect the reality of any invasive cosmetic procedure, where some degree of side effect is usually present.