Botox Without a Consent Form?

Did the doctor say to you in his/her consent form or verbally that the Botox may not work? If the doctor did not tell you or the form did not tell you that there was a possibility that Botox would not work, then I believe the professional way of treating this is for the doctor to refund your money.

There are two forms of consent, verbal and written.  Both forms should be given by a patient prior to receiving Botox (or any procedure).  Botox without a consent does not equate with a refund, but is hardly considered good form.

You are paying for the doc's time and expertise when you get botox injected.  Most docs use only a verbal consent (not written) for such small procedures.   If you get Botox enough times in your life, you will come across some times that it works better than usual and sometimes when it doesn't seem to work very well.

There is always a fee for a touch up Botox session.  We set ours at $150 if done within 2 weeks of the original session.  Full fee if done again anytime after 2 weeks since it is up to your muscles to absorb the botox.

Typically for minor procedures such as botox or fillers, a written consent is not necessary although most have you sign a written consent, That being said verbal consent is adequate especially since you obviously gave permission to be injected.

Usually doctors have patients sign a consent.  However, some give a verbal consent with the risks and benefits of the procedure.  You would not be entitled to a refund.

Hi,

Did my nurse forget to have you sign your Botox consent again?

You should go to RealSelf for attorneys and frivolous lawsuits to answer your question. 

Certainly consents are required before the first injection treatment of Botox, but unless you have had a serious untoward reaction I would let it drop.

Dr. P

The very fact the question of whether a refund is in order if BOTOX was given without consent argues for a formal written consent for each and every treatment.  As crazy as it sounds, if a physician pierces a patient's skin without consent, that could be construed as battery.  I would hope the legal system would recognize such a claim for its absurdity but we see settlements for absurd claims every day based on technicalities. 

While verbal consent should be adequate there is nothing better in court than a printed consent form with the plaintiff's handwritten signature to answer the question of hwether there was consent.  It protects both the patient and the physician.  Notice the originator of the question wasn't interested in a malpracticeor battery claim as much as getting something for nothing.  It's not like there is a sign posted on the cash register that says, "Your purchase is free if you don't get a receipt."

No formal consent form does not mean a refund. Every office runs differently with regards to consents.  Some have the form signed once some have it signed everytime they patient comes in for treatment.  Some do verbal for small procedures.

A refund does not = a consent form! Did you have a problem with the injector? Are you not happy with the result? For your unusual question the most appropriate response is Sorry Try Again.

From MIAMI Dr. B

Consent for treatment can be written or verbal.  Lack of a written consent is no grounds for a refund.