1. Botox®/Dysport® is the botulinum toxin and works by paralyzing nerves and muscles. I, {fullName3} , consent to and authorize Kelli DiMattia, FNP to perform a treatment of facial wrinkles with Botox®/Dysport®.
2. The nature and purpose of the treatment has been explained to me and questions I have regarding the treatment have been answered to my satisfaction.
3. I, {fullName3}, understand surgery or other treatment alternatives may be as effective or more effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
4. I, {fullName3}, am fully aware of the risks and complications or injuries that can occur from this treatment, both from known and unknown causes, and I freely assume those risks.
The known complications and effects could include:
- Redness, swelling/edema, itching, pain or pressure lasting more than a week
- Nodules or induration at the injection site
- Discoloration of the injection site
- Poor effect
- Allergic reaction
- Bruising
- Facial asymmetry
- Paralysis leading to droopy eyelid and double vision
- Some patients may experience weakness or flu-like symptoms
- Dry eyes
- The effects Botox®/Dysport® are apparent 3-5 days after treatment, and may take longer to fully set in
- The effects usually last 3-4 months
- Periodic treatment will be necessary to maintain the effects of Botox®/Dysport®
- Repeated treatment may lead to permanent loss of muscle tone in the treated area
- Some patients may develop antibodies to Botox®/Dysport®
I, {fullName3}, certify that I have none of the known conditions that would contraindicate treatment. These conditions include; hypertrophy scars, a history or any autoimmune disease, or immune therapy. I am not pregnant, breast-feeding, and I have no known allergy to Botox®/Dysport®.
No guarantees, warranty or assurance has been made as to the treatment results.
I will hold Better Beauty and Wellness, LLC, its owner(s), agents, providers, employees and shareholders completely harmless from all and any litigation or claims made, should I have any adverse reactions to Botox®/Dysport®. Further, I hold Better Beauty and Wellness, LLC completely harmless from any and all malpractice suits or claims made in relation to my receiving Botox®/Dysport®. All complications should be seen in the emergency room or by your local physician. No clinical follow-up is provided by the provider. Any subsequent care or corrections would be at your own cost and without compensation from Better Beauty and Wellness, LLC, the provider or the employees. Better Beauty and Wellness, LLC and its providers maintain the right, under all circumstances and without penalty, to not perform the procedure should the decision be made by them.
I understand that the results are of temporary nature, and more treatments will be needed to maintain improvement. I agree to adhere to all safety precautions described here including:
- NO laying down or reclining for (4) hours after injection(s)
- NO scratching or rubbing the injected area
- NO bending forward for (4) hours
- Make-up should be avoided for (1) to (2) hours after injection(s)
This agreement is non-transferable and may not be altered by anyone without the express written consent of the provider. This agreement does not expire.
I, {fullName3}, certify that I have read this entire informed consent and that I understand and agree to the information in this form. I certify that I am a competent adult of at least 18 years of age, or that if I am a minor under the age of 18, I understand that the consent of my parent/legal guardian will also be required for treatment. This informed consent is freely and voluntarily executed and shall be binding upon my spouse, relatives, legal representatives, heirs, administrators, successors, and assigns.