Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a thorough pre-treatment consultation before a facial aesthetic procedure?
Answer: To identify contraindications and establish realistic expectations
Pre-treatment consultations are critical for identifying contraindications, assessing patient suitability, and setting realistic expectations to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
A patient reports taking daily aspirin for cardiovascular health. What is the recommended pre-treatment guidance before a dermal filler procedure?
Answer: Advise the patient to discontinue aspirin 7–10 days before treatment if medically safe
Aspirin thins the blood and increases bruising risk, so patients are typically advised to discontinue blood-thinning medications 7–10 days before injectable treatments when approved by their physician.
Which of the following is a contraindication for most facial aesthetic injectable procedures?
Answer: Active skin infection at the treatment site
Active skin infections at or near the treatment site are a contraindication because injecting through infected tissue can spread pathogens deeper and cause serious complications.
Which skincare ingredients should patients typically be advised to discontinue before undergoing a chemical peel treatment?
Answer: Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs
Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs increase skin sensitivity and can cause excessive irritation or adverse reactions when used concurrently with chemical peel treatments.
How far in advance should a patient ideally discontinue retinol products before undergoing laser resurfacing?
Answer: 1–2 weeks
Retinol should be discontinued 1–2 weeks before laser resurfacing to reduce skin sensitivity and minimize the risk of adverse reactions during the procedure.
A patient has a documented history of cold sores (herpes simplex virus). What pre-treatment protocol is recommended before perioral laser resurfacing?
Answer: Prescribe antiviral prophylaxis prior to treatment
Patients with a history of herpes simplex virus should receive antiviral prophylaxis before laser resurfacing because procedural trauma can trigger reactivation of the dormant virus.
What is the recommended minimum sun avoidance period before undergoing an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment?
Answer: 2–4 weeks
Patients should avoid sun exposure for 2–4 weeks before IPL to reduce melanin levels in the skin and minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and burns.