Effective Date: August 1, 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://aesthetixdermatology.com/ and any related online forms, appointment-request tools, digital communications, patient-facing features, online purchasing functions, and other services made available by Aesthetix Dermatology of Fort Lauderdale (“Aesthetix,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the website or related online services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the website or related services.
1. General Information Only
The information provided through this website is intended for general informational, educational, and promotional purposes only.
Website content is not individualized medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for an examination, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment recommendation from a qualified healthcare provider.
Medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology decisions depend on numerous individual factors, including:
- Medical history
- Current medications and supplements
- Allergies
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Skin type
- Prior treatments or procedures
- Anatomy
- Treatment goals
- Clinical findings
- Professional medical judgment
Do not use information found on this website to diagnose or treat a medical condition without consulting an appropriately qualified healthcare provider.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical care because of information you viewed on this website.
2. No Provider-Patient Relationship
Accessing the website, reading its content, submitting an online form, requesting an appointment, sending an email, exchanging text messages, or using an online scheduling tool does not by itself establish a provider-patient relationship.
A provider-patient relationship is established only after:
- An appropriate professional consultation, examination, or evaluation
- Acceptance by an Aesthetix provider
- Completion of applicable patient-registration and consent documents
- Satisfaction of any other professional, clinical, administrative, or legal requirements
Aesthetix has no obligation to provide treatment solely because someone submits a form, requests an appointment, or contacts the practice electronically.
3. No Emergency Use
The website and its online communication features are not intended for medical emergencies or urgent medical concerns.
Do not submit emergency symptoms or time-sensitive medical information through:
- Website forms
- Text messaging
- Social media messaging
- Online appointment tools
- Other non-emergency communication channels
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
4. Additional Patient Documents
These Terms apply primarily to use of the public website and related online services.
Additional documents and policies may apply when you request or receive treatment, including:
- A Notice of Privacy Practices
- Patient-registration documents
- Medical consent forms
- Procedure-specific consent forms
- Financial and insurance policies
- Appointment and cancellation policies
- Photography or testimonial authorizations
- Treatment plans
- Product, package, membership, or promotional terms
- Other clinical or administrative agreements
If a patient-specific or treatment-related document conflicts with these Terms regarding treatment, billing, patient records, or clinical care, the applicable patient document will control.
5. Services and Treatment Availability
Aesthetix may provide medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services as permitted by applicable law and professional standards.
Services described on the website may include:
- Medical dermatology evaluation and treatment
- Skin examinations
- Skin cancer screening
- Skin cancer treatment
- Mohs surgery
- Dermatologic surgery
- Acne evaluation and treatment
- Evaluation or removal of certain skin lesions
- Injectable cosmetic treatments
- Laser and light-based procedures
- Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation
- Microneedling
- Body-contouring services
- Other medical or cosmetic dermatology procedures
The inclusion of a treatment or service on the website does not guarantee that it:
- Is currently available
- Is appropriate for a particular individual
- Will be recommended by a provider
- Is covered by insurance
- Is offered by every provider
- Will produce a particular result
Service availability may depend on:
- Provider availability
- Appointment availability
- Clinical appropriateness
- Medical history
- Contraindications
- Age and legal eligibility
- Equipment or product availability
- Insurance requirements
- Required consultations or testing
- Applicable laws and professional standards
We may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue a service at any time.
6. Medical Eligibility and Treatment Decisions
Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient.
Eligibility may depend on factors such as:
- Medical history
- Current symptoms or diagnosis
- Medications and supplements
- Allergies
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Skin type and skin condition
- Previous treatments or procedures
- Anatomy
- Treatment goals
- Contraindications
- Provider judgment
Aesthetix and its providers may decline, postpone, modify, or discontinue a service if they determine that treatment is:
- Unsafe
- Clinically inappropriate
- Not medically indicated
- Inconsistent with professional standards
- Outside the capabilities or scope of the practice
- Unlikely to meet reasonable treatment expectations
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during scheduling, registration, consultation, and treatment.
Failure to disclose relevant medical information may affect treatment eligibility, increase risk, interfere with results, or result in cancellation or discontinuation of treatment.
7. No Guarantee of Results
Medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment outcomes vary from person to person.
Aesthetix does not guarantee:
- A specific diagnosis
- A specific treatment recommendation
- Complete resolution of a medical condition
- A particular medical or cosmetic result
- A particular degree of improvement
- A complication-free treatment or procedure
- A specific recovery time
- A specific number of treatments
- Insurance coverage or reimbursement
- Personal satisfaction with an outcome
Before-and-after photographs, patient testimonials, reviews, treatment descriptions, case examples, and promotional materials illustrate individual experiences. They do not guarantee that another patient will achieve the same or similar results.
Some treatments may involve risks, side effects, complications, discomfort, downtime, limitations, or the need for additional treatment. These matters should be discussed with a qualified provider before proceeding.
8. Appointment Requests and Online Scheduling
Aesthetix may provide:
- Online appointment requests
- Third-party scheduling tools
- Telephone scheduling
- Consultation-request forms
- Patient-portal functions
- Other appointment-related services
Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee:
- Acceptance as a patient
- A specific appointment date or time
- A particular provider
- A particular treatment
- Insurance coverage
- Clinical eligibility
- Product or procedure availability
An appointment is not final until it has been confirmed through our scheduling process.
Appointment availability may change without notice. Aesthetix may reschedule, modify, or cancel an appointment because of:
- Provider availability
- Staffing changes
- Medical or operational emergencies
- Clinical concerns
- Equipment issues
- Weather
- Product availability
- Other operational circumstances
Certain services may require:
- An initial consultation
- Medical screening
- Provider approval
- Insurance authorization
- A referral
- A deposit
- Pre-treatment testing
- Signed consent forms
- Compliance with preparation instructions
You are responsible for providing accurate contact information and monitoring appointment confirmations, reminders, and scheduling communications.
9. Cancellations, Late Arrivals, and No-Shows
Appointments may be subject to cancellation, rescheduling, deposit, late-arrival, and no-show policies communicated during scheduling, registration, or consultation.
Failure to cancel within the required notice period, failure to attend an appointment, or arriving too late to complete a scheduled service may result in:
- A cancellation or no-show charge
- Loss of a deposit
- Rescheduling of the appointment
- Shortening or modification of the appointment
- Restrictions on future scheduling
Any separate written appointment or financial policy provided by Aesthetix is incorporated into these Terms.
10. Pricing, Estimates, Payments, and Deposits
Prices displayed on the website, in advertisements, through scheduling platforms, or in promotional materials are provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice.
An advertised price may not include:
- Consultation fees
- Additional treatments
- Medications
- Pathology charges
- Laboratory charges
- Facility charges
- Anesthesia
- Taxes
- Shipping
- Follow-up treatment
- Other clinically necessary services or products
Final pricing may depend on:
- The provider’s evaluation
- The treatment area
- Product quantity
- Procedure complexity
- Insurance requirements
- The individualized treatment plan
You are responsible for charges associated with:
- Appointments
- Consultations
- Medical and cosmetic services
- Products
- Deposits
- Packages
- Memberships
- Cancellation fees
- No-show fees
- Deductibles
- Copayments
- Coinsurance
- Non-covered services
- Other amounts owed
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. Your use of a third-party payment service may also be governed by that provider’s terms and privacy policy.
11. Insurance and Patient Financial Responsibility
Information regarding accepted insurance plans is subject to change.
Acceptance of an insurance carrier does not guarantee that:
- A particular provider is in network under your specific plan
- A service is covered
- Prior authorization will be approved
- A claim will be paid
- A benefit quotation is accurate
- You will have no out-of-pocket responsibility
Insurance coverage varies according to:
- The specific insurance plan
- Employer benefits
- Diagnosis
- Procedure
- Medical necessity
- Deductible
- Network status
- Prior-authorization requirements
- Other plan terms
You are responsible for confirming benefits with your insurance company.
You are also responsible for paying applicable:
- Deductibles
- Copayments
- Coinsurance
- Non-covered charges
- Denied claims
- Other patient-responsibility amounts
Any estimate provided by Aesthetix is not a guarantee of the final amount owed or the amount an insurance company will pay.
12. Packages, Promotions, Gift Cards, and Refunds
Packages, prepaid treatments, memberships, promotions, discounts, deposits, and gift cards may be subject to separate written terms, including:
- Expiration dates
- Treatment-eligibility requirements
- Transfer restrictions
- Provider restrictions
- Product or service limitations
- Cancellation terms
- Refund restrictions
- Promotional exclusions
Unless a separate written policy states otherwise, deposits, prepaid services, packages, promotional purchases, and gift cards may be non-refundable or subject to limitations.
Promotions may not be combined unless expressly stated.
Aesthetix may correct pricing errors, refuse improper or fraudulent use of a promotion, and modify or discontinue an offer where permitted by law.
13. Products and Online Purchases
If skincare products, gift cards, packages, or other items are offered through the website or an affiliated online store, purchases are subject to:
- Product availability
- Payment approval
- Applicable taxes
- Shipping requirements
- Policies presented at checkout
- Any product-specific conditions
We may refuse, limit, or cancel an order because of:
- Suspected fraud
- Pricing errors
- Description errors
- Product unavailability
- Inventory limitations
- Payment problems
- Misuse of a promotion
- Violation of these Terms
Product descriptions, photographs, ingredients, packaging, pricing, and availability may change without notice.
We make reasonable efforts to present product information accurately but do not guarantee that every product description, image, price, ingredient list, or other detail is complete, current, or error-free.
Products must be used according to their instructions, warnings, and professional recommendations. Website product information is not individualized medical advice.
14. Email and Text-Message Communications
Consent to Communications
When you provide an email address or telephone number, you may be given the option to receive service-related or promotional communications from Aesthetix.
You represent that you are the subscriber, owner, or authorized user of the email address or telephone number you provide.
Service-Related Text Messages
With appropriate consent, Aesthetix may send messages concerning:
- Appointment requests
- Appointment confirmations
- Appointment reminders
- Scheduling changes
- Consultation communications
- Treatment-related follow-up
- Billing or administrative matters
- Responses to inquiries
- Other service-related communications
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Promotional Text Messages
When you separately opt in where required, Aesthetix may send messages concerning:
- Promotions
- New treatments or services
- Events
- Product announcements
- Practice news
- Special offers
Consent to receive promotional text messages is not required as a condition of purchasing a product, scheduling an appointment, or receiving treatment where prohibited by law.
Opting Out
You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP.
You may receive one final message confirming that your opt-out request has been processed. You may later provide new consent to receive messages again.
Reply HELP for assistance or contact Aesthetix directly.
Carrier and Delivery Disclaimer
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
Aesthetix does not guarantee that every email or text message will be transmitted or received successfully.
Communication Security
Ordinary email and text messages may not be encrypted. They may be intercepted, misdirected, accessed by an unintended recipient, or retained by telecommunications and technology providers.
Do not send emergency information, complete payment-card information, or highly sensitive medical information through unsecured email or text messaging.
An email or text message does not replace professional medical advice or an appropriate clinical evaluation.
15. Age and Eligibility
The website is intended primarily for individuals who are at least 18 years old.
By using the website or submitting information, you represent that you:
- Are at least 18 years old; or
- Are using the website with the knowledge, involvement, and authorization of a parent or legal guardian
A parent or legal guardian may use the website to request care for a minor when appropriate.
Certain medical and cosmetic services may be subject to separate age, consent, clinical, or legal eligibility requirements.
16. Permitted Use
You may use the website and related online services only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to:
- Violate an applicable law or regulation
- Submit false, fraudulent, misleading, or incomplete information
- Impersonate another person
- Submit information on behalf of another person without authority
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems
- Interfere with the website’s operation or security
- Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Scrape, harvest, copy, or extract website data without authorization
- Use automated systems that burden or disrupt the website
- Threaten, harass, defame, or harm another person
- Submit unlawful, obscene, abusive, infringing, or harmful material
- Use the website for unauthorized advertising or solicitation
- Misuse appointment, telephone, messaging, or form functions
- Circumvent security measures
- Use website content for commercial purposes without permission
We may suspend or terminate access if we believe that a user has violated these Terms or created a legal, security, clinical, or operational risk.
17. User Submissions
Information submitted through forms, reviews, testimonials, photographs, comments, appointment tools, or other website features must be accurate and lawful.
You represent that:
- You have the right to submit the material
- The submission does not violate another person’s privacy or intellectual-property rights
- The submission is not fraudulent, defamatory, unlawful, abusive, or harmful
- Information submitted on behalf of another person is submitted with proper authority
Submission of a review, photograph, testimonial, treatment image, or other material does not automatically authorize Aesthetix to use identifiable patient information publicly or for marketing purposes.
Aesthetix will use identifiable patient materials only as permitted by applicable law and any required consent or authorization.
Feedback, suggestions, and non-confidential ideas about the website may be used by Aesthetix without compensation or obligation, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
18. Intellectual Property
The website and its contents are owned by Aesthetix or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade-dress, and other intellectual-property laws.
Protected content may include:
- Text
- Graphics
- Logos
- Photographs
- Videos
- Designs
- Website layouts
- Icons
- Service descriptions
- Educational materials
- Provider biographies
- Trademarks
- Trade names
- Software and technical components
You may view or print a reasonable number of website pages for personal, non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.
Without prior written permission, you may not:
- Copy or reproduce website content
- Modify website content
- Create derivative works
- Republish or distribute content
- Sell or commercially exploit content
- Publicly display content
- Frame or mirror the website
- Use Aesthetix trademarks or branding
- Use website images or provider materials in advertising
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
No ownership interest or license is transferred to you through your use of the website.
19. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that content available through the website infringes your copyright, send a written notice containing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of your good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized
- A statement that the information in the notice is accurate
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner
- Your physical or electronic signature
Copyright notices should be sent using the contact information at the end of these Terms.
Knowingly making a material misrepresentation in a copyright notice may result in liability under applicable law.
20. Third-Party Websites and Platforms
The website may contain links to or integrations with:
- Online scheduling platforms
- Patient portals
- Payment processors
- Insurance websites
- Online stores
- Mapping services
- Social media platforms
- Video platforms
- Analytics providers
- Product manufacturers
- Other third-party services
Third parties operate independently and may have their own terms, policies, and privacy practices.
Aesthetix does not control and is not responsible for a third party’s:
- Content
- Accuracy
- Security
- Privacy practices
- Availability
- Products
- Services
- Charges
- Transactions
- Performance
Your access to or use of a third-party website, platform, or service is at your own risk.
The inclusion of a link or integration does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
21. Website Accuracy and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and current information. However, we do not guarantee that website content is complete, accurate, current, or error-free.
The following may change without notice:
- Services and treatments
- Providers and staff
- Pricing
- Promotions
- Insurance participation
- Office hours
- Appointment availability
- Products
- Procedures
- Technology
- Policies
- Website content
We may correct errors, remove content, suspend features, restrict access, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time.
22. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE AND RELATED ONLINE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
AESTHETIX DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE WEBSITE AND ONLINE SERVICES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF:
- ACCURACY
- COMPLETENESS
- RELIABILITY
- AVAILABILITY
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- TITLE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- SECURITY
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED
- THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE
- DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
- THE WEBSITE OR SERVER WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS
- WEBSITE INFORMATION WILL BE APPROPRIATE FOR EVERY USER
- ANY PARTICULAR MEDICAL OR COSMETIC RESULT WILL BE ACHIEVED
YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE PUBLIC WEBSITE IS TO STOP USING IT.
Nothing in these Terms disclaims a duty or warranty that cannot lawfully be disclaimed.
23. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AESTHETIX AND ITS OWNERS, PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, VENDORS, LICENSORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:
- USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE
- RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT
- WEBSITE ERRORS OR INTERRUPTIONS
- THIRD-PARTY LINKS OR PLATFORMS
- ONLINE BOOKING OR PAYMENT TOOLS
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
- PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
- LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, BUSINESS, OR OPPORTUNITY
This limitation applies regardless of whether a claim is based on contract, warranty, negligence, tort, statute, or another legal theory and regardless of whether Aesthetix was advised of the possibility of damages.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aesthetix’s total liability arising solely from your use of the public website will not exceed one hundred dollars.
These limitations do not apply to liability or remedies that cannot legally be limited.
Nothing in this section is intended to alter rights or obligations arising from actual professional medical treatment.
24. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aesthetix and its owners, providers, employees, contractors, affiliates, vendors, licensors, and representatives from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from:
- Your misuse of the website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your submission of false or unauthorized information
- Your violation of applicable law
- Your infringement of another person’s rights
- Your improper use of a product
- Content or materials you submit
This provision does not require indemnification where prohibited by applicable law.
25. Privacy and Patient Information
Use of the website is also governed by the Aesthetix Privacy Policy.
Patient medical information may additionally be governed by:
- Our Notice of Privacy Practices
- Patient-registration documents
- Medical authorizations
- Treatment agreements
- Applicable healthcare privacy laws
The website Privacy Policy does not replace the Notice of Privacy Practices that applies to protected health information maintained as part of patient care.
26. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.
To the extent permitted by law, any legal action arising from the public website, these Terms, or online interactions with Aesthetix must be brought in an appropriate state or federal court located in Broward County, Florida.
You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.
To the extent permitted by law, a claim arising from use of the public website or these Terms must be filed within one year after the claim arose.
This contractual limitation does not apply where a different limitation period is required by law.
27. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted or severed if necessary.
The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
28. No Waiver
A failure by Aesthetix to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive that provision or the right to enforce it later.
A waiver is effective only when provided in writing by an authorized representative of Aesthetix.
29. Section Headings
Section headings are provided for convenience only and do not affect the meaning or interpretation of these Terms.
30. Changes to These Terms
Aesthetix may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in:
- Services
- Operations
- Technologies
- Policies
- Legal or regulatory obligations
Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Your continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those revisions.
31. Entire Agreement
These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any applicable notices or policies presented through the website constitute the entire agreement concerning your use of the public website and related online services.
Separate patient, clinical, financial, appointment, payment, and treatment documents remain independently enforceable according to their terms.
32. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Aesthetix Dermatology of Fort Lauderdale
4331 N Federal Highway, Floor 4
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone: 954-772-0416
Email: info@aesthtixskin.com
Website: https://aesthetixdermatology.com/