ASPS Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery 3

Question 1

What is the Fitzpatrick skin type scale used for in aesthetic medicine?

Accepted Answer

Classifying skin phototype to predict response to laser and light treatments

Answer

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin phototype (I–VI) based on response to UV exposure, guiding safe selection of laser, light, and chemical peel treatments.

Question 2

Which rhinoplasty technique involves making all incisions inside the nostrils, leaving no external scars?

Accepted Answer

Closed rhinoplasty

Answer

Closed (endonasal) rhinoplasty places all incisions inside the nostrils, avoiding the transcolumellar scar characteristic of the open approach.

Question 3

Baker classification is used to grade complications following which aesthetic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Breast augmentation capsular contracture

Answer

The Baker Classification (grades I–IV) describes the severity of capsular contracture following breast augmentation, ranging from normal softness to severe distortion and pain.

Question 4

Which type of chemical peel penetrates to the papillary dermis and is appropriate for moderate photoaging and fine rhytids?

Accepted Answer

Medium-depth peel (TCA 35%)

Answer

Medium-depth peels using TCA at 35% penetrate to the papillary dermis, effectively treating moderate sun damage, fine lines, and superficial pigmentation.

Question 5

A patient wants to address dynamic forehead wrinkles. Which muscle is the primary target for neurotoxin injection?

Accepted Answer

Frontalis

Answer

The frontalis muscle is responsible for horizontal forehead rhytids and is the primary target for neurotoxin injections to soften dynamic forehead lines.

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ASPS Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery 3