Fundamentals of Nursing Q 343

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When a client wishes to improve the appearance of their eyes by removing excess skin from the face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?

  

     A. Dermabrasion

     B. Rhinoplasty

     C. Blepharoplasty

     D. Rhytidectomy

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Rhytidectomy

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Rhytidectomy is the procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck. It is commonly called a facelift. Rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure meant to counteract the effects of time on the aging face. In the rhytidectomy procedure (also known as a “face-lift”), the tissues under the skin are tightened and excess facial and neck skin are excised. Rhytidectomy literally means wrinkle (rhytid-) removal (-ectomy).

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Option A: Dermabrasion involves the spraying of a chemical to cause light freezing of the skin, which is then abraded with sandpaper or a revolving wire brush. It is used to remove facial scars, severe acne, and pigment from tattoos. Dermabrasion is an exfoliating technique that uses a rotating instrument to remove the outer layers of skin, usually on the face. This treatment is popular with people who wish to improve the appearance of their skin. Some of the conditions it can treat include fine lines, sun damage, acne scars, and uneven texture.

Option B: Rhinoplasty is done to improve the appearance of the nose and involves reshaping the nasal skeleton and overlying skin. Rhinoplasty is surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The motivation for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing, or both. The upper portion of the structure of the nose is bone, and the lower portion is cartilage.

Option C: Blepharoplasty is the procedure that removes loose and protruding fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids.

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