OHI-S Aesthetic Patient Consultation Clinical Assessment, Communication & Photography Protocols 2 lessons 39min

The “Aesthetic Patient Consultation: Clinical Assessment, Communication & Photography Protocols” course is a 39-minute program comprising 2 lessons that provides a complete framework for managing the aesthetic patient journey. It equips practitioners with a systematic approach to initial assessments, clinical decision-making, patient communication, facial profiling, and the implementation of standardized clinical photography using everyday tools.
Learning Objectives

Understand the aesthetic patient journey, including assessment, clinical reasoning, and effective communication strategies.

Apply active listening techniques to understand patient goals and align expectations with achievable outcomes.

Conduct facial profiling, anthropometric analysis, and apply key principles of facial proportion assessment.

Implement standardized clinical photography protocols for accurate treatment planning and follow-up documentation.

Target Audience
This course is designed for aesthetic practitioners seeking a systematic approach to consultation, diagnosis, and patient-centered treatment planning.
Best for Aesthetic Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists, and Plastic Surgeons.
Topics
Lesson 1. The Aesthetic Patient Journey: Assessment, Clinical Reasoning & Communication

The aesthetic patient journey: assessment, planning, and procedural execution

Clinical reasoning and diagnostic decision-making

Defining parameters of success in injectable aesthetics

Comprehensive assessment: managing and aligning patient expectations

Communication skills: mastering active listening in aesthetic consultations

Key diagnostic questions for effective active listening

Lesson 2. Facial Profiling, Anthropometrics & Standardized Photography Protocols

Mastering initial rapport: how to make a strong first impression

Clinical case study: detailed step-by-step patient assessment

Implementation of a standardized photographic protocol

Smartphone photography techniques and tips

Optimal lighting setups for clinical baseline photos

Essential anthropometric facial landmarks and measurement

Facial and lip proportions, golden ratios, and angle analysis

Evaluation of facial profiles and structural patterns