Informed consent form template for temple filler

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Quick facts

Document
Informed consent form
Area
Temples
Key point
Blood vessels in the area and risk of bruising
Review
A lawyer and your professional board's rules before use

The temples look like a simple area, but they have vessels and tissue planes that call for respect. The consent form for temple filler needs to record three things: the patient understood what will be done, knows that bruising is relatively common, and knows there is a rare but serious risk of a vascular complication.

The text below is generic for hyaluronic acid, with no technique or volume. For the basics of the procedure, see temple filler and the review of temporal anatomy for injectables.

When should you use this template?

At the assessment, after the medical history, with time to read. If the patient came in for a "quick consultation" and wants to be treated the same day, the consent is fragile: offer to let them read it calmly and decide later.

What must never be missing?

Item Reason
Area and product class Records what was consented to
Bruising and swelling Most frequent risk in the area
Asymmetry and irregularity May need adjustment
Vascular occlusion and necrosis Rare, serious risk the patient must know about
Vision changes Emergency sign that must be mentioned
Alternatives Free consent
Medications in use Reduces surprises and risk

Consent form template for temples

How do you explain bruising without downplaying it?

Say that a bruise is possible, that it usually clears on its own within a few days, and that it can take longer in people who take certain medications. Agree in advance on what to do if one appears, and make clear that severe pain, pale skin or a change in vision are not "a bruise": they are reasons to call right away.

General aftercare is covered in post-procedure instructions, and reversal in hyaluronidase in the office. See also safety and complications.

Frequently asked questions

What should a temple consent form include that others do not?

It names the area, the risk of bruising because of the vessels in the region, and the rare risk of a vascular complication. It should also state that the result depends on assessment and is not guaranteed.

Do I need to discuss blood thinners and supplements?

Yes, it is worth asking about them in the medical history and recording the answer. Some medications and supplements raise the chance of bruising, and the patient should talk to whoever prescribed them and never stop them on their own.

Can the form be digital?

It can, as long as the record is stored securely and the patient has read and understood it. Check the rules of your professional board and the data protection rules.

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