FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of conducting a thorough pre-treatment consultation before a facial aesthetic procedure?
- To upsell additional services to the patient
- To identify contraindications and establish realistic expectations (Correct answer)
- To determine the final cost of the procedure
- To capture before photos for marketing materials
Correct answer: To identify contraindications and establish realistic expectations
Pre-treatment consultations are critical for identifying contraindications, assessing patient suitability, and setting realistic expectations to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
Question 2: A patient reports taking daily aspirin for cardiovascular health. What is the recommended pre-treatment guidance before a dermal filler procedure?
- Proceed with treatment without modifications
- Advise the patient to discontinue aspirin 7–10 days before treatment if medically safe (Correct answer)
- Double the local anesthetic dose to compensate
- Schedule the procedure only during morning hours
Correct answer: Advise the patient to discontinue aspirin 7–10 days before treatment if medically safe
Aspirin thins the blood and increases bruising risk, so patients are typically advised to discontinue blood-thinning medications 7–10 days before injectable treatments when approved by their physician.
Question 3: Which of the following is a contraindication for most facial aesthetic injectable procedures?
- Previous cosmetic treatments in the same area
- Active skin infection at the treatment site (Correct answer)
- History of seasonal environmental allergies
- Patient age over 40 years
Correct answer: Active skin infection at the treatment site
Active skin infections at or near the treatment site are a contraindication because injecting through infected tissue can spread pathogens deeper and cause serious complications.
Question 4: Which skincare ingredients should patients typically be advised to discontinue before undergoing a chemical peel treatment?
- Vitamin C serums and antioxidant products
- Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs (Correct answer)
- Hyaluronic acid moisturizers
- Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreens
Correct answer: Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs
Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs increase skin sensitivity and can cause excessive irritation or adverse reactions when used concurrently with chemical peel treatments.
Question 5: How far in advance should a patient ideally discontinue retinol products before undergoing laser resurfacing?
- 24–48 hours
- 3–5 days
- 1–2 weeks (Correct answer)
- 1 month
Correct answer: 1–2 weeks
Retinol should be discontinued 1–2 weeks before laser resurfacing to reduce skin sensitivity and minimize the risk of adverse reactions during the procedure.
Question 6: A patient has a documented history of cold sores (herpes simplex virus). What pre-treatment protocol is recommended before perioral laser resurfacing?
- No special protocol is required
- Prescribe antiviral prophylaxis prior to treatment (Correct answer)
- Apply topical numbing cream for 30 minutes only
- Use a significantly lower laser energy setting
Correct answer: Prescribe antiviral prophylaxis prior to treatment
Patients with a history of herpes simplex virus should receive antiviral prophylaxis before laser resurfacing because procedural trauma can trigger reactivation of the dormant virus.
Question 7: What is the recommended minimum sun avoidance period before undergoing an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment?
- 24 hours
- 3–5 days
- 2–4 weeks (Correct answer)
- 3 months
Correct answer: 2–4 weeks
Patients should avoid sun exposure for 2–4 weeks before IPL to reduce melanin levels in the skin and minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and burns.
FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery 1
What is the primary purpose of conducting a thorough pre-treatment consultation before a facial aesthetic procedure?