Consent and Patient Safety in Aesthetics
Valid consent is a conversation and a cooling-off period, not a signature collected at the door.
14 April 2026 · 6 min read
What valid consent requires
Capacity, sufficient information about risks and alternatives, and voluntariness free from promotional pressure.
Documentation
Record the discussion, the risks named, the photographs taken, product batch numbers and the patient's questions.
Safety culture
Have a written complications protocol, hyaluronidase on site, emergency contacts and a clear escalation pathway — and rehearse them.