Lesson 1Skin assessment: Fitzpatrick classification, photodamage, skin laxity, textureThis part focuses on thorough skin assessment, covering Fitzpatrick type, sun damage, looseness, and texture, to identify risks, choose right methods, and create combined plans for better skin quality, considering Ghanaian tropical conditions.
Finding Fitzpatrick and Glogau scalesChecking sun damage and colour unevennessEvaluating skin looseness and stretch testsTexture, pores, and scar descriptionStarting photos and tool choicesLesson 2Functional and psychosocial screening: expectations, body dysmorphic disorder red flags, occupational considerationsThis part looks at functional and mind-related screening, including hopes, warning signs for body image issues, and work factors, to promote ethical practice, real results, and patient mental well-being in Ghanaian settings.
Drawing out motivations and hopesChecking for body dysmorphic disorderAssessing social and job needsSpotting hidden gains and pressuresRecording refusal and delay choicesLesson 3Periorbital-specific assessment: tear trough depth, orbital fat, lid laxity, malar mound, lymphatic changesThis part deals with focused eye-area assessment, including tear trough depth, eye fat, lid looseness, cheek support, and fluid changes, to spot ageing signs, identify risks, and pick non-surgical options relevant to Ghanaian features.
Classifying tear trough and lid-cheek joinsChecking eye fat and bulgingAssessing eyelid looseness and snap testsCheek mound, bags, and midface supportEye-area fluid buildup and swelling signsLesson 4Perioral assessment: rhytides, philtrum length, lip volume, perioral hyperdynamic activityThis part centres on organized mouth-area analysis, including fixed and moving changes in lips and nearby tissues, to guide safe, natural refresh strategies and balance the lower face with overall looks in Ghanaian aesthetics.
Mapping mouth wrinkles and causesEvaluating philtrum length and formAssessing lip fullness, shape, and balanceIdentifying mouth muscle overactivityTeeth support and bite considerationsLesson 5Risk factor checklist before procedures: bleeding risk, infection risk, autoimmune disease, recent vaccines, cold sores (HSV) screeningThis part offers a clear risk checklist before treatments, covering bleeding and infection chances, immune diseases, recent shots, and herpes history, to cut complications and aid informed agreement and records in Ghanaian clinics.
Checking for bleeding and bruising risksInfection risks, dental work, skin spotsAutoimmune illness and weak immunityRecent vaccines and treatment timingCold sores, herpes prevention, triggersLesson 6Midface evaluation: midface descent, malar projection, bony support, fat compartmentsThis part details midface check, including dropping, cheek projection, bone support, and fat areas, to grasp 3D ageing, focus treatment spots, and keep natural face identity and function for Ghanaian patients.
Analysing midface drop and directionsAssessing cheek projection and outlineEvaluating cheekbone and upper jaw supportSurface and deep midface fat layersMidface volume loss vs swelling patternsLesson 7Summarizing case data and defining realistic aesthetic goalsThis part shows how to pull clinical findings into a clear case summary, rank worries, and set real beauty goals that match body structure, safety, and the patient’s values and means in a Ghanaian practice.
Ranking main and side concernsTurning findings into issue listsSetting real, step-by-step treatment goalsMatching goals with budget and recovery timeSharing expected path and boundariesLesson 8Comprehensive medical and procedural history intake (medications, allergies, pregnancy, prior treatments)This part explains getting a full medical and treatment history, stressing medicines, allergies, pregnancy state, and past beauty treatments to spot no-go areas, clashes, and safety needs before planning in Ghanaian contexts.
Main parts of medical history takingMedicine check and blood thinner risksAllergy records and test plansPregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility mattersPast beauty procedures and issuesLesson 9Structured facial analysis: proportions, ageing patterns, dynamic vs static linesThis part covers organized face analysis, including ratios, ageing ways, and moving vs fixed lines, to guide personal treatment maps and avoid excess fixes or imbalance in face parts for Ghanaian clients.
Up-down and side-to-side face ratiosAge-linked volume and band changesMoving vs fixed line checksFront, side, and profile photo analysisCombining bite, chin, neck findings
