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

Answer

Minors cannot provide legal consent; a parent or guardian must be present and consent on their behalf in most US states.

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

Answer

Requesting to look like a specific celebrity suggests unrealistic expectations and possible psychological vulnerability.

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

Answer

Medical history forms identify contraindications, allergies, and risk factors that guide safe treatment planning.

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

Answer

Sharing identifiable patient images without consent is a breach of confidentiality and data protection obligations.

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

Answer

Duty of candour requires practitioners to be transparent with patients when treatment results in harm or unexpected outcomes.

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test