Cancellation Policy
Upon scheduling, you'll be asked to provide a credit card number to guarantee your treatment,
Your credit card information will be securely stored in your history file.
To avoid cancellation fees, please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment.
If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, your credit card on file will be charged the cancellation fee of $50.
No-shows will be charged 50% of the service fee.
Monday appointments must be canceled or rescheduled by Friday.
Appointment Reminders:
We'll send you a text message reminder before your scheduled service.
It's your responsibility to manage your appointment even if the reminder system fails.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you for choosing Linda I. Sodoma, DO, PLC for your service.
Policy
I authorize the esthetician to perform laser/pulsed light cosmetic skin treatments on me, including, but not limited to, the treatment of pigmented lesions (for example, sun sports, age sports, and other skin discoloration), vascular lesions, (for example, red spots, leg veins and small spider veins but not varicose vein), wrinkles, (rhytides), furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, nonablative skin resurfacing, soft tissue coagulation, ablative skin resurfacing, and reducing or eliminating hair. I understand that the procedure is purely elective, that the results may vary with each individual, and multiple treatments may be necessary.
I understand that:
- The Icon Aesthetic System is a pulsed-light and laser system that delivers a precise pulse of light energy that is absorbed by a chromophore in skin, for example, hemoglobin in the blood or pigment in a lesion, causing a thermal reaction. All personnel in the treatment room, including me, must wear protective eyewear to prevent eye damage from this light energy.
- The sensation of light is sometimes uncomfortable and may feel like a moderate to serve pinprick or flash of heat. Anesthesia or sedation (calming medication) may be advisable for laser skin resurfacing treatments. If the practitioner or physician elects to use an anesthetic to reduce discomfort during any light-based treatment, all options and risks associated with the anesthetic will be discussed with me.
- The treated area may be red and swollen for two to twenty-four (2-24) hours or longer. Cooling the area after the treatment (for example, ice packs, topical gels) may help reduce discomfort and swelling.
- Common side affects include temporary redness (erythema) or mild "sunburn" - like effect that may last a few hours to 3-4 days or longer. Other potential side effects include, but are not capillaries, bronzing, and acne or herpetic breakouts. There also is a risk of resulting unsatisfactory appearance and failure to achieve the desired result.
- Pigment changes, including hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin) or hyper pigmentation (darkening of the skin), lasting one to six (1-6) months or longer or permanently may occur. Freckles may temporarily or permanently disappear in treated areas.
- Serious complications are rare but possible, such as, scarring, blood clots, skin loss, hematomas (collection of blood under the skin), and allergic reaction to medications or materials used during the procedure.
- I understand and accept that with skin resurfacing treatments, there may be an increased length of social downtime associated with the level of treatment. There also is a chance of additional side effects like blanching and significant redness.
- With ablative laser treatments, there are additional risks of discomfort, focal areas of bleeding, bruising, poor healing, serous discharge, and infections. Serious but rare complications may include scarring, abscess, skin necrosis (dead skin), and injury to other internal structures including nerves, blood vessels, or muscles.
- An occlusive ointment may be used to cover the treated skin and keep it moist to avoid the skin drying out and being crusty or desquamated. Occlusion may exacerbate acne breakouts under the ointment.
- Sun, tanning bed, or tanning lamp exposure, the use of self-tanning creams, and not adhering to the post-treatment instructions provided to me may increase my chance of complications. must avoid the sun, tanning beds, and sunless tanning lotions and use sunblock (SPF 45 recommended) after treatment.
- There is a possibility of coincidental hair removal when treating pigmented or vascular lesions in hair-bearing areas. There is a risk that the hair regrowth may be changed, such as little or no regrowth or more regrowth than before.
- I should call my provider as soon as possible if I have any concerns about side effects or complications after treatment.
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