1. Recognizing that the American Academy of Micropigmentation seeks
to encourage, establish and maintain the highest standards, traditions,
and principles of our profession, I pledge myself to practice the
art and science of micropigmentation, also known as permanent makeup
or cosmetic tattooing, in strict accord with the principles of integrity,
standards of excellence, traditions and regulations of the American
Academy of Micropigmentation and in accordance with the laws of
the State and/or County in which I perform such services.
2. I shall practice with thorough self-restraint, always placing
the welfare of the clients, entrusted to my care for services, above
all else, with full realization of my personal responsibility for
the client's best interests. I shall not deceive the client or public
about the true nature of permanent makeup or micropigmentation which
involves placement of color into the skin, a form of tattooing,
which is lasting and may be permanent and is not easily reversed
if at all.
3. Realizing that it is incumbent upon me, as
a micropigmentation specialist to continually keep abreast of the
times, I pledge myself to strive continually to increase my technical
knowledge of all aspects of my profession and to freely participate
in the exchange of knowledge with other competent practitioners
of micropigmentation and/or other medical or para-medical specialists
in the Arts and Sciences that our joint knowledge shall benefit
the profession, the public and my practice skills.
4. I pledge accuracy, reliability and honesty
in the performance of micropigmentation and to seek competent professional
counsel when in doubt of my own knowledge or competence in a particular
test or procedure. Recognizing that cosmetic tattooing is an elective
procedure, I will not knowingly or willfully undertake to perform
any procedure which may endanger my client due to their health status
or medication.
5. As a further consideration for membership and
registration, I pledge myself to avoid dishonest, unethical or illegal
representation of my qualifications, procedures performed and duration
of my practice. I understand that the Academy remedies for such
behavior includes censure, suspension or revocation of my membership
and certifications issued in reliance upon my applications. I shall
shun unwarranted professional publicity or unfair discrimination
among the clients in my charge. I will advise my client of my fees
and get their permission to proceed prior to undertaking any procedure.
6. I shall not make or offer a diagnosis or medical
interpretation, nor shall I attempt to medically treat any medical
condition, unless I be a duly licensed physician or licensed practitioner.
I shall endeavor to use drugs and pigments that are both safe and
effective.
7. I shall maintain client records in a manner
consistent with the protection of the welfare of the client and
in compliance with all laws to maintain client privacy. Upon request
of the client or with the client's permission, I shall provide any
information that will be beneficial for the future treatment of
the client to another permanent makeup professional or health care
provider.
8. I have an obligation to report to the appropriate
agency instances of gross and continual faulty care by another practitioner.
I shall provide expert testimony when that testimony is essential
to a just and fair disposition of a judicial or administrative action
concerning permanent makeup. I shall refrain from commenting disparagingly
about the services of another practitioner. I will not make any
false or unsubstantiated claims against another practitioner.
9. I pledge myself to protect the identity and
the integrity of all clients placed in my charge and to make only
such reports public as shall be required by me by the laws of the
state in which I practice or as the client's physician shall direct.
10. I pledge my honor and my integrity to cooperate in the advancement
and expansion, by every lawful means within my power, of the influence
of the American Academy of Micropigmentation and to defend its principles.
