FAC Injectable Treatments & Protocols Flashcards

Which facial region is most commonly treated with botulinum toxin for dynamic wrinkle reduction?

Answer: Upper face: forehead, glabella, and crow's feet

The upper face — including the forehead lines, glabellar complex, and periorbital crow's feet — is the primary target for neuromodulator injections.

In lip augmentation using dermal fillers, what is the recommended approach to achieve natural results?

Answer: Use small aliquots with a cannula or needle following the lip anatomy

Natural lip augmentation requires precise, small-volume injections along the vermilion border, Cupid's bow, and body of the lip.

What is the primary purpose of using a cannula instead of a needle for filler injections?

Answer: Cannulas reduce the risk of vascular injury and bruising

The blunt tip of a cannula minimizes vessel penetration and bruising risk compared to a sharp needle.

A patient reports sudden visual changes immediately after a filler injection. The practitioner's FIRST action should be:

Answer: Stop the injection and administer hyaluronidase urgently

Sudden visual disturbance after filler injection may indicate retinal artery occlusion; immediate cessation and hyaluronidase administration are critical.

Which filler product characteristic is most important when selecting a filler for deep structural volumization of the cheeks?

Answer: High G-prime (firm with high lifting capacity)

High G-prime fillers have greater elastic modulus, making them ideal for structural lift and deep tissue volumization.

Biostimulatory injectables like poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) work differently from HA fillers because they:

Answer: Stimulate the body's own collagen production over time

PLLA is a collagen stimulator that triggers fibroblast activity to gradually produce new collagen, with results developing over 3–6 months.