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  1. A patient presents with a white blanching immediately after filler injection to the glabella. The FIRST priority action is:

    Answer: Immediately inject hyaluronidase and attempt vascular rescue

    Blanching in the glabella indicates possible vascular occlusion; immediate hyaluronidase injection is critical to dissolve HA and restore perfusion before tissue necrosis occurs.

  2. Which toxin serotype is exclusively used in US-approved botulinum toxin aesthetic products?

    Answer: Serotype A

    All FDA-approved botulinum toxin products for aesthetic indications (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau) utilize serotype A, which blocks SNAP-25 at the neuromuscular junction.

  3. The term 'unit' in botulinum toxin dosing is:

    Answer: Brand-specific and not interchangeable between manufacturers

    Units are proprietary biological assay measurements unique to each manufacturer, so 1 Botox unit does not equal 1 Dysport unit.

  4. Which threading pattern is most effective for treating a single deep static nasolabial fold line?

    Answer: Linear threading along the fold

    Linear threading directly beneath the fold deposits filler in a continuous column that lifts and effaces the crease uniformly along its entire length.

  5. PDO mono threads are best indicated for:

    Answer: Skin quality improvement and mild tightening without significant lift

    Smooth mono PDO threads stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture and tone, providing subtle biostimulation rather than mechanical lifting.

  6. The zinc-dependent mechanism of action of botulinum toxin A involves cleaving which protein?

    Answer: SNAP-25

    Botulinum toxin serotype A cleaves SNAP-25 (synaptosomal-associated protein 25), preventing SNARE complex formation and acetylcholine vesicle fusion.

  7. When treating lip borders with filler, the vermilion border is best approached with which technique to create definition without over-projection?

    Answer: Serial puncture technique along the white roll

    Superficial serial puncture along the white roll deposits small aliquots that define the Cupid's bow and border without pushing the lip forward excessively.