FAC Facial Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
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The 'danger zones' of the face in aesthetic procedures refer to areas with high risk of:
Answer: Vascular compromise or nerve injury
Danger zones such as the glabella and nasolabial fold contain vessels and nerves where filler injection can cause ischemia, necrosis, or blindness.
Which fat compartment is located directly beneath the orbicularis oculi and contributes to under-eye hollowing with age?
Answer: Sub-orbicularis oculi fat (SOOF)
The sub-orbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) descends with age, contributing to tear trough deformity and under-eye hollowing.
The golden ratio in facial aesthetics refers to a proportion of approximately:
Answer: 1:1.618
The golden ratio (phi, ~1:1.618) is used to assess ideal facial proportions and guide aesthetic treatment planning.
In facial anatomy, the retaining ligaments are important for aesthetic practitioners because they:
Answer: Tether soft tissue and influence how aging descent occurs
Retaining ligaments anchor facial soft tissue to bone and fascia; their weakening with age leads to sagging and volume displacement.
Which type of collagen is most abundant in the dermal extracellular matrix?
Answer: Type I collagen
Type I collagen is the most prevalent collagen in the dermis and provides tensile strength to the skin.
The procerus muscle, when repeatedly contracted, primarily creates:
Answer: Horizontal lines across the nose bridge
The procerus pulls the medial brow downward and creates transverse (horizontal) wrinkles across the nasal bridge.