ASPS Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery 2

Question 1

Which facial nerve branch is most at risk during a traditional facelift (rhytidectomy) procedure?

Accepted Answer

Marginal mandibular branch

Answer

The marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve is at highest risk during facelift surgery due to its superficial course near the mandible and limited redundancy.

Question 2

A patient requests lip augmentation with a natural appearance. Which filler is considered the gold standard for lip enhancement?

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronic acid (e.g., Juvederm)

Answer

Hyaluronic acid fillers are the gold standard for lip augmentation because they are reversible with hyaluronidase, provide natural results, and have an excellent safety profile.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) plication during a facelift?

Accepted Answer

Reduce skin tension on the closure

Answer

SMAS plication redistributes tension to the deeper tissue layer, reducing tension on the skin closure and minimizing the risk of visible scarring and distortion.

Question 4

Which injectable neurotoxin is FDA-approved for treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines and is most commonly used in aesthetic practice?

Accepted Answer

Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox)

Answer

OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) was the first FDA-approved neurotoxin for cosmetic use and remains the most widely used for glabellar lines and other aesthetic indications.

Question 5

During upper blepharoplasty, which structure must be preserved to prevent ptosis?

Accepted Answer

Levator aponeurosis

Answer

Inadvertent injury to the levator aponeurosis during upper blepharoplasty can cause postoperative ptosis, making its identification and preservation critical.

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ASPS Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery 2