Learning Objectives - Assessment in Naturopathic Aesthetics

Understand the various processes which contribute to facial aging, including the common dermatological and structural changes which characterize it
Understand the cosmetic-related uses for the Fitzpatrick Scale of skin phototypes
Explore the role, benefit, and usage of an assessment tool directed toward classification of features inherent in facial photoaging
Review the clinical application and benefits of an assessment method designed to evaluate global features of facial photoaging, and to track changes seen over time
Explore how to utilize an established photo-numeric-based scale designed to visually determine severity of cosmetic concerns, including wrinkling across various facial locations and aging-based facial changes
Review and identify key components and methods of taking optimal before and after cosmetic clinical photographs
Understand the utilization of an assessment scale specific for determining sensitive skin
Understand the role and benefit of an assessment tool designed to establish a detailed evaluation of skin typing across various parameters, and how these skin types set the stage for an individualized treatment plan
Identify and implement essential components of assessing the periorbital area from an aesthetics perspective, including the assessment of periorbital darkness
Explore the role and benefit of various Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) in relation to assessing and managing cosmetic concerns
Awareness of the key features characterizing Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and familiarization with a related BDD screening tool
Review the role and benefit of using stress assessment scales in the context of evaluating the impact of stress on skin concerns
Explore the components of a sample Naturopathic Aesthetics assessment form and treatment protocol form, as a means of fully integrating the assessment tools described throughout this course