Which of the following is not a common procedure consequence of PMU?

• A. Rash
• B. Swelling
• C. Infection
• D. Scarring

Answer: (A)

Rash is not a routine outcome of a PMU procedure. The typical, more expected responses to the procedure are swelling from the tissue trauma, and the risks of infection or scarring if sterility and proper technique aren’t followed or if healing is impaired. Rash, by contrast, usually points to an individual sensitivity or allergic reaction to pigments, preservatives, adhesives, or topical anesthetics rather than a standard result of the tattooing process itself. If someone has a known allergy, testing pigments or anesthetics beforehand can help prevent this type of reaction. In short, swelling, infection, and scarring are common procedure risks, while a rash is less common and generally related to an allergy or irritation.