- Why is aspiration important before injecting filler?
• Checks if needle is in a blood vessel
• Helps prevent vascular occlusion
• Improves safety
- What is vascular occlusion?
• Blockage of a blood vessel
• Can reduce blood supply to tissue
• Medical emergency
- What are early signs of vascular occlusion?
• Immediate pain
• Skin blanching (white/pale)
• Cool skin
• Mottled or patchy appearance
- What should you do if vascular occlusion is suspected?
• Stop injecting immediately
• Massage the area
• Apply warm compress
• Seek urgent medical help
- Why is slow injection important?
• Better control
• Reduces risk of complications
• Allows even distribution
- Why should you use small amounts of filler at a time?
• Prevents overfilling
• Improves precision
• Safer for patient
- What is the purpose of marking the face before treatment?
• Guides placement
• Improves symmetry
• Avoids important structures
- Why is patient positioning important?
• Helps assess natural contours
• Improves accuracy
• Reduces risk of uneven results
- What is the goal of safe injecting practice?
• Minimise risks
• Achieve natural results
• Maintain patient safety
- Why is good lighting important during treatment?
• Helps visibility
• Improves precision
• Reduces risk of mistakes
