FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery 2

Question 1

After receiving dermal filler injections, which activity should patients avoid for the first 24–48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure

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Light walking or low-impact movement

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Drinking adequate water throughout the day

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Using gentle cleansers to wash the face

Question 2

What is the correct method for applying ice after a facial injectable procedure?

Accepted Answer

Use an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for 10–15 minutes several times in the first 24 hours

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Apply ice directly to skin for 20-minute intervals

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Apply ice continuously for the first 6 hours post-treatment

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Use warm compresses instead of ice to promote circulation

Question 3

A patient calls 3 days after Botox treatment reporting no visible results. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Advise them that Botox typically takes 7–14 days to show full results

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Schedule them for immediate retreatment

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Inform them the treatment failed and offer a refund

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Instruct them to massage the treated area vigorously

Question 4

Which post-treatment instruction is most critical for patients who have undergone a medium-depth chemical peel?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF daily without exception

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Return to their full skincare routine immediately to maintain results

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Apply retinol cream to accelerate skin cell turnover

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Physically exfoliate peeling skin to remove it faster

Question 5

After a hyaluronic acid filler treatment, a patient asks when they may safely have a facial massage. What is the appropriate timeframe?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 weeks after the procedure

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Immediately following the procedure

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24 hours after the procedure

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6 months after the procedure

Question 6

What sleeping position is recommended for patients on the first night after receiving facial filler injections?

Accepted Answer

On their back with head slightly elevated

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Face-down with cheek against pillow

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On the side opposite to the injection site

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Any comfortable position is equally acceptable

Question 7

A patient develops significant bruising after lip filler injections. Which topical agent is commonly recommended to help resolve the bruising?

Accepted Answer

Arnica gel or cream

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Hydrocortisone cream

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Retinol serum

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Glycolic acid lotion