FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 5

Question 1

Collagen stimulator fillers such as poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) differ from HA fillers primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Work by gradually stimulating the body's own collagen production

Answer

PLLA is a biostimulator that gradually induces neocollagenesis over several months, rather than providing immediate volumization like HA fillers.

Question 2

Which clinical sign during filler injection most immediately indicates potential intravascular injection requiring urgent intervention?

Accepted Answer

Blanching of the skin in a vascular distribution

Answer

Skin blanching in a vascular distribution indicates arterial occlusion from intravascular injection or external compression of a vessel, requiring immediate halt and intervention.

Question 3

A patient's skin evaluation reveals telangiectasia, flushing, and papulopustules predominantly on the central face. This presentation is most consistent with which subtype of rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Papulopustular rosacea

Answer

Papulopustular rosacea (subtype 2) presents with central facial erythema, telangiectasia, and acne-like papulopustules, distinguishing it from the purely vascular subtype 1.

Question 4

For a patient with Fitzpatrick skin type VI requesting laser hair removal, which laser is most appropriate to minimize epidermal damage?

Accepted Answer

Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser

Answer

The 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser penetrates deeper with less melanin absorption at the epidermal level, making it the safest option for darker skin types (V–VI).

Question 5

During facial mapping for botulinum toxin, the procerus muscle is responsible for which specific movement?

Accepted Answer

Pulling the nose downward and creating horizontal nasal dorsum lines

Answer

The procerus muscle depresses the medial brow and nasal bridge, creating horizontal rhytids across the nasal dorsum and contributing to an angry or tired appearance.

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

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FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 5