FAC Client Consultation & Communication 3

Question 1

A client requests treatment but scores highly on a Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) screening questionnaire. What is the recommended course of action?

Accepted Answer

Decline treatment and recommend the client seek psychological support before reconsidering

Answer

Clients with suspected BDD are unlikely to be satisfied with aesthetic outcomes and may be harmed; referral for psychological support is the ethical standard.

Question 2

Which element of the informed consent process specifically addresses what will happen if complications arise after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Explanation of the aftercare protocol and complication management plan

Answer

Clients must understand the complication management pathway, including who to contact and what steps will be taken, as part of valid informed consent.

Question 3

How should a practitioner handle a situation where a client's companion is speaking on the client's behalf throughout the consultation?

Accepted Answer

Politely redirect communication to the client to ensure autonomous decision-making

Answer

Autonomous consent requires the client to participate directly in the decision-making process without being overridden by a third party.

Question 4

A client returns two weeks after lip filler treatment claiming the results are asymmetric. What is the FIRST step in managing this concern?

Accepted Answer

Review pre-treatment photographs and conduct a clinical assessment to determine whether the asymmetry is new or pre-existing

Answer

Comparing pre-treatment photographs with the current result objectively establishes whether asymmetry is treatment-related or reflects pre-existing anatomy.

Question 5

In the context of a facial aesthetics consultation, what does 'active listening' specifically require the practitioner to do?

Accepted Answer

Reflect back what the client has said, ask clarifying questions, and respond to non-verbal cues

Answer

Active listening involves both verbal and non-verbal engagement to ensure the practitioner fully understands the client's concerns and goals.

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

FAC Client Consultation & Communication 3