Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXVIII - Commercial Body Art › Chapter 1 - Commercial Body Art Regulation › Section XXVIII-131 - Tattoo and Permanent Cosmetic Procedures; Preparation and Aftercare [formerly paragraph 28:016]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				[Formerly paragraph 28:016-1] During preparation, performance of service, and
				aftercare phases all substances shall be dispensed from containers in a manner
				to prevent contamination of the unused portion. Use of a covered spray bottle
				to apply liquid to skin is acceptable and will enhance the prevention of
				cross-contamination. Single use tubes or containers and applicators shall be
				discarded following tattoo service.
B. [Formerly paragraph 28:016-2] The client's
				skin shall be cleansed, excluding the areas surrounding the eyes, by washing
				with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant antiseptic solution applied
				with a clean single-use paper product before placing the design on the client's
				skin or beginning tattooing work.
C. [Formerly paragraph 28:016-3] If the area
				is to be shaved, the operator shall use a single use disposable safety razor
				and then rewash client's skin.
D.
				[Formerly paragraph 28:016-4] Substances applied to client's skin to transfer
				design from stencil or paper shall be single use. Paper stencils and skin
				scribes shall be single-use and disposed of immediately following
				service.
E. [Formerly paragraph
				28:016-5] Body pencils used during a tattoo and permanent cosmetic service
				shall have the tip removed, the body and tip of the pen disinfected, and the
				tip sharpened to remove exposed edge after use on a client and prior to use on
				another client.
F. [Formerly
				paragraph 28:016-6] The plastic or acetate stencil used to transfer the design
				to the client's skin shall be thoroughly cleansed and rinsed in an
				Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved high-level disinfectant
				according to the manufacturers instructions and then dried with a clean
				single-use paper product.
G.
				[Formerly paragraph 28:016-7] Individual portions of inks, dyes, or pigments
				dispensed from containers or bottles into single-use containers shall be used
				for each client. Any remaining unused ink, dye or pigments shall be discarded
				immediately following service and shall not be re-used on another
				client.
H. [Formerly paragraph
				28:016-8] Excess ink, dye, or pigment applied to the client's skin shall be
				removed with clean single-use paper product.
I. [Formerly paragraph 28:016-9] Use of
				styptic pencils or alum solids to check any blood flow is prohibited.
J. [Formerly paragraph 28:016-10] Upon
				completion of tattooing, the operator shall cleanse the skin, excluding the
				area surrounding the eyes, with a clean, single-use paper product saturated
				with an EPA-approved antiseptic solution.
K. [Formerly paragraph 28:016-11] A sanitary
				covering shall be placed over designs and adhered to the skin with suitable
				medical skin tape.
L. [Formerly
				paragraph 28:016-12] Each operator shall provide aftercare, which shall consist
				of both verbal and written instructions concerning proper care of the tattooed
				skin. Instructions shall specify the following information:
1. care following the procedure;
2. advise clients to contact the body art
				operator or a qualified health care professional at the first sign of abnormal
				inflammation, swelling or possible infection; and
3. restrictions.