FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 3

Question 1

Which skin characteristic is the primary risk factor for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following aesthetic procedures?

Accepted Answer

High Fitzpatrick skin type (IV–VI)

Answer

Presence of rosacea

Answer

Low TEWL baseline

Answer

Thin stratum corneum

Question 2

The Rubin classification of facial aging is specifically based on which criteria?

Accepted Answer

Depth of photoaging changes in skin layers

Answer

Volume deflation and fat compartment loss

Answer

Histologic epidermal thickness

Answer

Number of dynamic versus static rhytids

Question 3

When evaluating a patient for microneedling, which skin condition is an absolute contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Active acne vulgaris with open lesions

Answer

Mild facial acne scarring

Answer

Enlarged pores with oily skin

Answer

Superficial fine lines

Question 4

Hyaluronic acid fillers exert their volumizing effect primarily through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Binding water molecules and expanding in tissue

Answer

Stimulating neocollagenesis in the deep dermis

Answer

Replacing lost subcutaneous fat directly

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Cross-linking existing elastin fibers

Question 5

A patient presents with solar lentigines and mild superficial rhytids. Which treatment approach addresses both concerns simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy

Answer

Hydroquinone monotherapy

Answer

Dermal filler injection

Answer

Botulinum toxin type A

Question 6

In the context of skin evaluation, the term 'rhytid' specifically refers to:

Accepted Answer

A wrinkle or crease in the skin

Answer

A pigmented macule caused by UV exposure

Answer

Dilated cutaneous blood vessels

Answer

Thickened, leathery skin texture

Question 7

Which complication is specifically associated with superficial placement of hyaluronic acid filler in the periorbital region?

Accepted Answer

Tyndall effect causing bluish discoloration

Answer

Granuloma formation

Answer

Immediate necrosis

Answer

Nerve compression neuropathy