Lesson 1Focused physical exam: facial anatomy, skin quality, laxity, volume loss, dynamic vs static linesDis section outline a focused cosmetic physical check, stressin pon facial anatomy, skin quality, laxity, volume status, an dynamic versus static lines fi create real, prioritized, an anatomically safe treatment plans.
Analyze facial shape and structural supportAssess skin texture, pores, and dyschromiaEvaluate laxity, ptosis, and tissue descentDifferentiate dynamic from static rhytidesIdentify volume loss and fat compartment changesPrioritize findings into staged treatment plansLesson 2Dermatoscopic and photographic documentation: tools, standardized views, Fitzpatrick classificationDis section describe dermatoscopic an photographic record keepin, includin device pick, standardized views, lightin, an skin typin, fi track outcomes, support diagnosis, an boost medicolegal protection.
Select cameras, lenses, and lighting setupsStandardize patient positioning and viewsUse consistent exposure and background settingsIncorporate dermatoscopy for lesion assessmentClassify skin type with Fitzpatrick and GlogauStore and secure images for follow-up comparisonLesson 3Medication and supplement review: anticoagulants, isotretinoin, immunosuppressants, herbal supplementsDis section detail systematic review a medications an supplements, includin anticoagulants, isotretinoin, immunosuppressants, an herbal agents, fi anticipate bleedin, bruisin, healin delay, an interactions wid cosmetic procedures.
Identify anticoagulants and antiplatelet agentsReview isotretinoin and retinoid exposureAssess steroids and immunosuppressive therapyScreen for photosensitizing medicationsDocument herbal and over-the-counter productsCoordinate medication adjustments with prescribersLesson 4Assessment of vascular and sensory status: palpation, blanching tests, vascular mappingDis section explain how fi assess vascular an sensory status before procedures, usin palpation, blanchin, an mappin fi identify high-risk zones, anatomic variants, an neuropathies dat may change injection strategy an complication response.
Palpate pulses and assess capillary refillPerform blanching and compression safety testsMap major facial arteries and danger zonesIdentify prior surgery, scars, and fillersScreen for neuropathy and altered sensationPlan safer injection planes and volumesLesson 5Medical history essentials: systemic diseases, medications, allergies, pregnancy and breastfeedingDis section cover targeted medical history fi cosmetic patients, focusin pon systemic diseases, medications, allergies, an reproductive status fi anticipate complications, adjust product choices, an time procedures safe an responsible.
Screen for cardiovascular and metabolic diseaseIdentify autoimmune and connective tissue disordersReview allergies, atopy, and prior drug reactionsAssess pregnancy, fertility plans, breastfeedingEvaluate bleeding risk and wound healing issuesClarify prior anesthesia or surgery complicationsLesson 6Lifestyle and skin care factors: sun exposure, smoking, topical regimens, recent tanningDis section examine lifestyle an skincare factors dat influence healin, pigment change, an treatment durability, includin sun exposure, smokin, tannin, an topical regimens, fi optimize timin, counselin, an preconditionin plans.
Quantify chronic and intermittent sun exposureAssess indoor tanning and recent sunburnsEvaluate smoking, vaping, and nicotine useReview current topical and prescription productsIdentify irritants, exfoliants, and retinoidsPlan preconditioning and post-care regimensLesson 7Cosmetic history and psychosocial screening: previous aesthetic treatments, expectations, body dysmorphic riskDis section review how fi obtain cosmetic history, explore motivations, an screen fi psychosocial red flags, includin body dysmorphic disorder, fi align expectations, protect patient wellbeing, an support ethical treatment decisions.
Document prior cosmetic and surgical proceduresAssess satisfaction with previous aesthetic outcomesExplore motivations and treatment goalsScreen for body dysmorphic disorder and red flagsEvaluate social, cultural, and financial pressuresDiscuss consent, autonomy, and treatment boundariesLesson 8Dermatologic history: acne, rosacea, prior procedures, scarring, photosensitivityDis section focus pon targeted dermatologic history, includin acne, rosacea, scarin, pigment disorders, an photosensitivity, fi predict flare risk, abnormal healin, an pigment change after lasers, peels, injectables, an energy devices.
Document acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitisReview history of keloids and hypertrophic scarsAssess melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentScreen for photosensitivity and photodermatosesNote prior lasers, peels, and resurfacingEvaluate chronic infections and herpes labialis
