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Informed Consent and Contraindications.
Plain-language guidance on what consent covers and when we may pause or adjust a service for your safety.
Last updated: today. Template-grade and generic. Not legal advice; counsel review pending.
What informed consent covers
For many of our services, we ask you to review and sign a consent form before the session begins. The consent documents the service, its expected sensations, normal short-term reactions, alternatives, and the limits of what we can promise. By signing, you confirm that you have disclosed relevant medical history and that you understand the aftercare instructions.
Consent is recorded in your client file. You may withdraw consent at any time before or during a service, and we will stop or adjust the treatment.
Massage therapy
Tell us before a session if you have, or have recently had, any of the following. We may modify, postpone, or decline the service depending on the situation:
- Fever, infection, or contagious skin condition
- Open wounds, recent surgery, or acute injury
- Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) or a history of blood clots
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart conditions, or recent cardiac events
- Pregnancy, especially the first trimester or a high-risk pregnancy
- Recent chemotherapy, radiation, or immunocompromise
Prenatal massage is offered with provider approval and modified positioning. Please tell us how far along you are and how the pregnancy is going.
Facials, peels, and exfoliating treatments
Facials and peels can produce temporary redness, tightness, flaking, and warmth. Deeper peels may produce visible frosting and several days of peeling. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Tell us if any of the following apply:
- Active cold sores, facial warts, or open lesions
- Recent sunburn, recent exfoliation, or recent waxing in the treatment area
- Current use of isotretinoin (Accutane) or recent use within the last six months
- Topical retinoids, retinol, glycolic, or prescription exfoliants
- Known allergies to any ingredient we use, including AHAs, BHAs, enzymes, or botanical extracts
- Pregnancy or nursing (some ingredients and devices are not appropriate)
- Recent laser, microneedling, or chemical peel in the same area
Patch test
If it is your first peel, or if your skin history has changed, we may perform a small patch test behind the ear or on the inner forearm 24 to 48 hours before a full treatment. This helps identify sensitivities and is offered at no charge.
Waxing and Epilfree
Waxing and Epilfree are not appropriate on irritated, broken, sunburned, or infected skin. Tell us if you have used retinoids, retinol, alpha-hydroxy acids, or acne medications on the area recently. Tell us about allergies to wax, rosin, or post-wah care products.
Devices and light-based services
Light-based or device-assisted treatments are not appropriate during pregnancy, with active skin conditions, or while using photosensitizing medications. You will be screened and asked to remove jewelry and to wear eye protection when applicable.
Teeth whitening
Whitening is a cosmetic service and is not a dental treatment. Existing dental work (crowns, veneers, fillings) will not whiten and may need to be discussed with your dentist. Tell us about gum sensitivity, recent dental work, allergies to peroxide or glycerol, and any current oral health concerns.
Herbal and holistic consultations
Herbal consultations are educational and wellness-oriented. They are not a substitute for medical care. Please share your full list of medications and supplements, current diagnoses, and any planned pregnancies so we can flag potential interactions.
Medications that affect treatment
Several common medications and topicals change how skin and tissue respond to esthetic services. Examples include isotretinoin, topical retinoids, alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids, certain antibiotics, and blood thinners. Please disclose everything you are using, including over-the-counter products.
Aftercare
Every service ends with verbal aftercare and, where appropriate, written aftercare. Written aftercare for our main service families is collected in our Aftercare Library.
Questions or concerns
Email [email protected] or call (325) 703-6777.