Lesson 1Skin assessment: Fitzpatrick classification, photodamage, skin laxity, textureDis section focus pon systematic skin assessment, includin' Fitzpatrick type, photodamage, laxity, an' texture, fi stratify risk, select appropriate modalities, an' design combined treatment plans fi optimal skin quality.
Determinin' Fitzpatrick an' Glogau scalesEvaluatin' photodamage an' dyschromiaAssessin' skin laxity an' elasticity testsTexture, pores, an' scar characterizationBaseline photography an' device selectionLesson 2Functional an' psychosocial screenin': expectations, body dysmorphic disorder red flags, occupational considerationsDis section explore functional an' psychosocial screenin', includin' expectations, red flags fi body dysmorphic disorder, an' occupational factors, fi ensure ethical practice, realistic outcomes, an' patient psychological safety.
Elicitin' motivations an' expectationsScreenin' fi body dysmorphic disorderAssessin' social an' occupational demandsIdentifin' secondary gain an' pressureDocumentin' refusal an' deferral decisionsLesson 3Periorbital-specific assessment: tear trough depth, orbital fat, lid laxity, malar mound, lymphatic changesDis section address targeted periorbital assessment, includin' tear trough depth, orbital fat, lid laxity, malar support, an' lymphatic changes, fi distinguish agin' patterns, identify red flags, an' select appropriate non-surgical treatment options.
Classifin' tear trough an' lid–cheek junctionsEvaluatin' orbital fat an' pseudoherniationAssessin' eyelid laxity an' snap-back testsMalar mound, festoons, an' midface supportPeriorbital lymphatic stasis an' edema signsLesson 4Perioral assessment: rhytides, philtrum length, lip volume, perioral hyperdynamic activityDis section focus pon structured perioral analysis, includin' static an' dynamic changes a di lips an' surroundin' tissues, fi guide safe, natural-lookin' rejuvenation strategies an' harmonize di lower third a di face wid global aesthetics.
Mappin' perioral rhytides an' etiologyEvaluatin' philtrum length an' shapeAssessin' lip volume, contour, an' symmetryIdentifin' perioral hyperdynamic muscle activityDental support an' occlusion considerationsLesson 5Risk factor checklist before procedures: bleedin' risk, infection risk, autoimmune disease, recent vaccines, cold sores (HSV) screenin'Dis section present a structured risk factor checklist before procedures, coverin' bleedin' an' infection risks, autoimmune disease, recent vaccines, an' HSV history, fi minimize complications an' support informed consent an' documentation.
Screenin' fi bleedin' an' bruisin' riskInfection risk, dental work, an' skin lesionsAutoimmune disease an' immunosuppressionRecent vaccines an' timin' a proceduresCold sores, HSV prophylaxis, an' triggersLesson 6Midface evaluation: midface descent, malar projection, bony support, fat compartmentsDis section detail midface evaluation, includin' descent, malar projection, skeletal support, an' fat compartments, fi understand three-dimensional agin', prioritize treatment zones, an' maintain natural facial identity an' function.
Analyzin' midface descent an' vectorsAssessin' malar projection an' contourEvaluatin' zygomatic an' maxillary supportSuperficial an' deep midfacial fat padsMidface volume loss versus edema patternsLesson 7Summarizin' case data an' definin' realistic aesthetic goalsDis section explain how fi synthesize clinical findin's into a coherent case summary, prioritize concerns, an' define realistic aesthetic goals dat align wid anatomy, safety, an' di patient’s values an' resources.
Prioritizin' primary an' secondary concernsTranslatin' findin's into problem listsSettin' realistic, staged treatment goalsAlignin' goals wid budget an' downtimeCommunicatin' expected course an' limitsLesson 8Comprehensive medical an' procedural history intake (medications, allergies, pregnancy, prior treatments)Dis section explain how fi obtain a thorough medical an' procedural history, emphasizin' medications, allergies, pregnancy status, an' prior aesthetic treatments fi identify contraindications, interactions, an' safety considerations before plannin' interventions.
Key elements a medical history intakeMedication review an' anticoagulant risksAllergy documentation an' test strategiesPregnancy, lactation, an' fertility issuesPrior aesthetic procedures an' complicationsLesson 9Structured facial analysis: proportions, agin' patterns, dynamic vs static linesDis section cover structured facial analysis, includin' proportions, agin' patterns, an' dynamic versus static lines, fi guide individualized treatment mappin' an' avoid overcorrection or disharmony across facial subunits.
Vertical an' horizontal facial proportionsAge-related volume an' ligament changesDynamic versus static line assessmentFront, oblique, an' profile photo analysisIntegratin' bite, chin, an' neck findin's