FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: After receiving dermal filler injections, which activity should patients avoid for the first 24–48 hours?
- Light walking or low-impact movement
- Drinking adequate water throughout the day
- Strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure (Correct answer)
- Using gentle cleansers to wash the face
Correct answer: Strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure
Strenuous exercise and heat exposure increase blood flow, which can worsen swelling, intensify bruising, and potentially displace recently injected filler material.
Question 2: What is the correct method for applying ice after a facial injectable procedure?
- Apply ice directly to skin for 20-minute intervals
- Use an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for 10–15 minutes several times in the first 24 hours (Correct answer)
- Apply ice continuously for the first 6 hours post-treatment
- Use warm compresses instead of ice to promote circulation
Correct answer: Use an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for 10–15 minutes several times in the first 24 hours
Wrapped ice applied for 10–15 minutes at a time reduces swelling and bruising without risking ice burns or frostbite to the treatment area.
Question 3: A patient calls 3 days after Botox treatment reporting no visible results. What is the most appropriate response?
- Schedule them for immediate retreatment
- Advise them that Botox typically takes 7–14 days to show full results (Correct answer)
- Inform them the treatment failed and offer a refund
- Instruct them to massage the treated area vigorously
Correct answer: Advise them that Botox typically takes 7–14 days to show full results
Botulinum toxin typically begins showing effects in 3–5 days and reaches full efficacy in 7–14 days, so a 3-day follow-up inquiry is premature for clinical concern.
Question 4: Which post-treatment instruction is most critical for patients who have undergone a medium-depth chemical peel?
- Return to their full skincare routine immediately to maintain results
- Avoid sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF daily without exception (Correct answer)
- Apply retinol cream to accelerate skin cell turnover
- Physically exfoliate peeling skin to remove it faster
Correct answer: Avoid sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF daily without exception
Post-peel skin has a compromised barrier and is highly vulnerable to UV-induced hyperpigmentation, making rigorous sun avoidance and daily SPF application the most critical aftercare instruction.
Question 5: After a hyaluronic acid filler treatment, a patient asks when they may safely have a facial massage. What is the appropriate timeframe?
- Immediately following the procedure
- 24 hours after the procedure
- At least 2 weeks after the procedure (Correct answer)
- 6 months after the procedure
Correct answer: At least 2 weeks after the procedure
Facial massages should be avoided for at least 2 weeks after hyaluronic acid filler to allow full tissue integration and prevent mechanical displacement of the product.
Question 6: What sleeping position is recommended for patients on the first night after receiving facial filler injections?
- Face-down with cheek against pillow
- On the side opposite to the injection site
- On their back with head slightly elevated (Correct answer)
- Any comfortable position is equally acceptable
Correct answer: On their back with head slightly elevated
Sleeping on the back with the head elevated reduces swelling through gravity and prevents pressure on treated areas that could displace newly injected filler.
Question 7: A patient develops significant bruising after lip filler injections. Which topical agent is commonly recommended to help resolve the bruising?
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Arnica gel or cream (Correct answer)
- Retinol serum
- Glycolic acid lotion
Correct answer: Arnica gel or cream
Arnica is widely recommended in aesthetic practice post-injection because its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce bruising and swelling at the treatment site.
FAC Pre & Post Treatment Care & Recovery 2
After receiving dermal filler injections, which activity should patients avoid for the first 24–48 hours?