Michigan Esthetician State Board Practice Exam

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What should patients typically expect during their first follow-up appointment after a rhytidectomy?

Removal of sutures
Skin graft placement
Assessment of skin texture
Laser treatment

The correct answer is: Removal of sutures

During the first follow-up appointment after a rhytidectomy, patients can typically expect the removal of sutures. This procedure involves surgical techniques to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin, often resulting in incisions that are closed with sutures. Following the initial healing phase, it is essential to remove these sutures to promote proper healing and minimize scarring. The other options, while relevant to various stages of post-operative care or other cosmetic procedures, do not generally occur during the early follow-up visit following rhytidectomy. Skin graft placement is typically associated with more extensive reconstructive surgeries rather than a straightforward facelift procedure. An assessment of skin texture might take place but is more focused on surveillance of recovery rather than a primary objective of the first follow-up visit. Similarly, laser treatment is usually reserved for later stages of recovery or as part of a more comprehensive treatment plan rather than occurring immediately after surgery. Therefore, the primary concern during the first follow-up appointment is the care and management of the surgical site, which includes suture removal.