FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 4

Question 1

During patient consultation for botulinum toxin treatment, dynamic rhytids are best described as wrinkles that:

Accepted Answer

Only appear during muscle contraction

Answer

Dynamic rhytids are wrinkles that form only during muscle movement and disappear at rest, making them the primary target of neuromodulator treatments.

Question 2

Which facial zone is considered highest risk for vascular occlusion during filler injection due to arterial anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Glabella

Answer

The glabella is the highest-risk zone for vascular occlusion because the supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries are small-caliber end arteries with limited collateral supply, increasing risk of skin necrosis.

Question 3

A patient with melasma is being considered for laser treatment. Which laser wavelength poses the highest risk of worsening melasma?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (10,600 nm) ablative laser

Answer

Ablative CO2 lasers cause significant thermal injury and post-procedure inflammation that can trigger melanocyte hyperactivation, worsening melasma in prone patients.

Question 4

The 'rule of fifths' in facial aesthetic assessment divides the face vertically into which proportional units?

Accepted Answer

Five equal segments defined by eye width

Answer

The rule of fifths divides the face vertically into five equal segments, each approximately the width of one eye, to assess horizontal facial proportions.

Question 5

When counseling a patient about retinoid therapy for photoaging, which side effect is most common during the initial adaptation phase?

Accepted Answer

Retinoid dermatitis with dryness and peeling

Answer

Retinoid dermatitis — characterized by erythema, dryness, scaling, and peeling — is the most common initial side effect as skin adapts to retinoid therapy.

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FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 4