FAC Facial Aesthetics Patient Consultation & Ethical Practices 3

Question 1

A patient who is 17 years old presents alone requesting dermal filler. What is the correct action under US regulations?

Accepted Answer

Treat only with a parent or legal guardian present and consenting

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Treat if the patient signs consent

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Treat with two practitioners witnessing consent

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Decline permanently as minors cannot receive fillers

Question 2

Which of the following is a red flag indicating a patient may have unrealistic expectations from facial aesthetic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Bringing multiple celebrity photos and requesting an identical appearance

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Asking for a natural result

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Requesting a follow-up appointment

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Asking about the duration of results

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a medical history questionnaire completed before a facial aesthetic consultation?

Accepted Answer

To identify contraindications and tailor treatment safely

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To comply with advertising standards

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To create a legal contract with the patient

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To document the patient's financial status

Question 4

A practitioner posts a patient's before-and-after images on Instagram without consent. This most directly violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

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Justice

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'duty of candour' in facial aesthetics practice?

Accepted Answer

The professional duty to be open and honest when something goes wrong

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The obligation to advertise all available treatments

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The requirement to obtain second opinions

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The duty to charge fair prices

Question 6

A patient returns unhappy with their lip filler result one week post-treatment. Which is the best first step?

Accepted Answer

Listen empathetically, review the medical records, and assess the outcome objectively

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Offer an immediate top-up at no cost

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Suggest the patient wait 6 months for results to settle

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Refer the patient to another practitioner immediately

Question 7

In the context of facial aesthetics, what does 'cooling-off period' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory gap between consultation and first treatment to allow patient reflection

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Waiting for anaesthetic to wear off before assessment

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The period after filler when icing is applied

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A required waiting period before administering neurotoxin top-ups