Skin Treatments & Facials

Ultherapy patients often expect facelift results—your consent should reset that expectation. This Ultherapy skin tightening informed consent explains how focused ultrasound energy stimulates collagen beneath the skin to improve laxity, and makes clear that results develop gradually over months an...

Radiofrequency tightening works gradually—and patients need realistic, documented expectations. This radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening informed consent explains how controlled heat stimulates collagen to improve laxity, wrinkles and texture, then discloses effects like redness, swelling and war...

A lighter plasma treatment still carries plasma-level risks—and deserves the same documented consent. This Plexr Shower skin rejuvenation informed consent explains the broader, less-targeted plasma approach to stimulating collagen and improving texture and tone, then discloses risks including red...

Plexr plasma treatments combine resurfacing and tightening—with visible healing and real risk. This Plexr plasma informed consent explains how plasma sublimation removes superficial skin layers while stimulating collagen, then discloses risks including pigmentation changes, scarring, infection an...

Plasma pen fibroblast treatments carry higher complication risk than many cosmetic services—consent should match. This plasma pen skin tightening informed consent explains how plasma energy creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate collagen, then discloses significant risks including scarrin...

Low-risk doesn't mean no-consent—and unrealistic expectations cause disputes even on gentle treatments. This microdermabrasion informed consent explains how mechanical exfoliation removes the outer skin layer to improve tone and texture, then discloses mild, temporary effects like redness, drynes...

Medical-grade peels deliver stronger results—and carry meaningfully higher risk than standard facials. This medical-strength chemical peel informed consent explains how high-concentration agents remove damaged skin to improve tone, texture and wrinkles, then discloses risks including burning, pig...

Even a 'gentle' signature facial needs proper screening and a paper trail. This HydraFacial informed consent explains the multi-step cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration process, then discloses common effects like redness, dryness, sensitivity and occasional breakouts, plus rare aller...

Energy-based skin tightening has specific safety considerations—especially for patients with implanted devices. This Forma radiofrequency informed consent explains how controlled RF energy stimulates collagen to improve laxity and texture, then discloses common and rare side effects, including re...

A light peel still carries real risks—and unmanaged expectations. This facial peel informed consent explains superficial peels as a non-invasive way to improve tone and texture, sets realistic expectations about temporary results and repeat sessions, and discloses common effects like redness, fla...

Even low-risk treatments need documented consent—and dermaplaning is no exception. This dermaplaning informed consent explains the procedure as a cosmetic exfoliation treatment, makes clear it doesn't address underlying medical conditions, and discloses common effects like redness, irritation, se...

Chemical peels deliver real results—and real risks of scarring, pigmentation changes and prolonged healing that patients need to understand in advance. This chemical skin peeling informed consent explains the treatment's purpose and scope, then details the full risk picture, including infection, ...