FACE-Q
Pronunciation: FAYS-kyoo
Also written as: FACE-Q
A validated patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess appearance-related quality of life and treatment satisfaction in facial aesthetic procedures.
Full Definition
FACE-Q is a scientifically validated patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument consisting of independently functioning scales that measure appearance-related quality of life, satisfaction with treatment areas, psychological wellbeing, and adverse effects following facial aesthetic interventions. It was developed using Rasch measurement theory and is widely used in clinical trials and observational studies. Editors should reproduce the name in all capitals (FACE-Q) as it is a proprietary acronym, and avoid the variants 'FaceQ' or 'Face-Q.' The instrument is distinct from the GAIS (Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale), which is a clinician-rated scale rather than a patient-reported one.
Usage
Usage note: Always rendered in all capitals. The instrument comprises multiple independent scales; do not refer to 'the FACE-Q score' as a single composite without specifying which scale.
In Context
- "Patients completed the FACE-Q satisfaction with cheeks scale at baseline, one month, and three months post-treatment." — Clinical trial protocol
- "Ensure FACE-Q is consistently capitalised throughout the manuscript and not rendered as 'FaceQ' or 'Face-Q'." — Journal manuscript editing