Module 2, Lesson 3: Assessing Skin Laxity & Setting Expectations
Lesson Three: Assessing Skin Laxity & Setting
Expectations
Module 2,
Lesson 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Perform a Pinch Test to
determine skin laxity.
- Set realistic client
expectations about results.
- Educate clients on downtime and healing
phases.
ASSESSING SKIN LAXITY
The
Pinch Test is a simple but effective way to determine skin elasticity and
treatment suitability.
How to perform the pinch test
1. Gently pinch the client’s skin
between your fingers.
2. Observe how quickly it snaps back.
·
If
the skin is loose and wrinkled, they are a good candidate.
·
If
the skin is thick and snaps back quickly, results may be minimal (stimulating
collagen growth only).
SETTING REALISTIC CLIENT
EXPECTATIONS
Results vary depending on skin type,
age, and healing ability. Clients must understand that:
·
Some
results may be immediate, but full results take 8-12 weeks as deeper skin
layers heal.
·
Plasma
Fibroblast is not an exact science—individual outcomes will differ.
·
Some
clients may require a follow-up session to achieve desired results.
Clients with severe loose skin may
need surgical alternatives, and it’s best to be upfront about this.
💡 Tip: Encourage clients to schedule
follow-up treatments between 8 to 14 weeks (not exceeding 4 months) after the first
session for optimal results.
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