FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting a thorough pre-treatment consultation before a facial aesthetic procedure?

Accepted Answer

To identify contraindications and establish realistic expectations

Answer

To upsell additional services to the patient

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To determine the final cost of the procedure

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To capture before photos for marketing materials

Question 2

A patient reports taking daily aspirin for cardiovascular health. What is the recommended pre-treatment guidance before a dermal filler procedure?

Accepted Answer

Advise the patient to discontinue aspirin 7–10 days before treatment if medically safe

Answer

Proceed with treatment without modifications

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Double the local anesthetic dose to compensate

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Schedule the procedure only during morning hours

Question 3

Which of the following is a contraindication for most facial aesthetic injectable procedures?

Accepted Answer

Active skin infection at the treatment site

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Previous cosmetic treatments in the same area

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History of seasonal environmental allergies

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Patient age over 40 years

Question 4

Which skincare ingredients should patients typically be advised to discontinue before undergoing a chemical peel treatment?

Accepted Answer

Retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs

Answer

Vitamin C serums and antioxidant products

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Hyaluronic acid moisturizers

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Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreens

Question 5

How far in advance should a patient ideally discontinue retinol products before undergoing laser resurfacing?

Accepted Answer

1–2 weeks

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24–48 hours

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3–5 days

Answer

1 month

Question 6

A patient has a documented history of cold sores (herpes simplex virus). What pre-treatment protocol is recommended before perioral laser resurfacing?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe antiviral prophylaxis prior to treatment

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No special protocol is required

Answer

Apply topical numbing cream for 30 minutes only

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Use a significantly lower laser energy setting

Question 7

What is the recommended minimum sun avoidance period before undergoing an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment?

Accepted Answer

2–4 weeks

Answer

24 hours

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3–5 days

Answer

3 months