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

Darker skin phototypes (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) have more reactive melanocytes and are significantly more prone to PIH after inflammation or procedural trauma.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Depth of photoaging changes in skin layers

Answer

Rubin's classification categorizes photoaging by histologic depth — epidermal changes (Level 1), dermal collagen damage (Level 2), and subcutaneous involvement (Level 3).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Active acne vulgaris with open lesions

Answer

Active acne with open or inflamed lesions is an absolute contraindication to microneedling due to risk of bacterial spread and worsening infection.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Binding water molecules and expanding in tissue

Answer

Hyaluronic acid is hygroscopic and can bind up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing immediate volumization by hydrating and expanding within the tissue.

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

IPL targets both melanin (reducing lentigines) and stimulates dermal collagen remodeling, making it effective for addressing pigmentation and mild textural changes together.

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

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FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 3