1.
Discuss the changes seen in skin with aging.
Reference(s):
Clark, A., & Hessler, J. L. (2015). Skin Care. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 23(3), 285–295.
2.
Salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid…is there a difference?
3.
Tell us about a TCA peel.
4.
Tell us about a phenol peel.
5.
What are the indications for and the complications of chemical peels?
6.
Describe pre-op preparation and post-op care of peels. Is pretreatment with hydorquinone and retinoids necessary?
7.
Two days after CO2 laser resurfacing, your patient complains of painful “blisters” around her mouth. What is the likely diagnosis? How will you treat her? Could this have been prevented?
8.
Describe complications associated with skin resurfacing.
Reference(s):
Alster, T. S., & Lupton, J. R. (2000). Treatment of complications of laser skin resurfacing. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2(4), 279–284.
9.
Topical use of Vitamin C is now the rage. Why?
10.
How do hyrdoquinones work? How do you give them?
11.
Does Retin-A work? How do you give it? Will you give it before or after a peel?
12.
You have been thinking about purchasing a laser for skin resurfacing. What are the options? How much do they cost? Do they really work?
Reference(s):
Marcus, B. C., & Hyman, D. (2015). Evidence-Based Medicine in Laser Medicine for Facial Plastic Surgery. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 23(3), 297–302.
Holcomb, J. D. (2014). Thermally confined micropulsed 1444-nm Nd:YAG interstitial fiber laser in the aging face and neck: an update. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 22(2), 217–229.
13.
What are unique challenges with laser skin treatment in non-Caucasian patients?
Reference(s):
Richter, A. L., Barrera, J., Markus, R. F., & Brissett, A. (2014). Laser skin treatment in non-Caucasian patients. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 22(3), 439–446.