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Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of our website and services. Please read them carefully before using our website or scheduling appointments.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the St. Petersburg Skin & Laser website ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Website or our services.

Practice Information

St. Petersburg Skin & Laser

100 40th Ave N

St. Petersburg, FL 33703

(727) 474-9399

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Website Use

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for the following purposes:

  • • Learning about our dermatology services and treatments
  • • Scheduling consultations and appointments
  • • Contacting our practice with questions
  • • Reading educational content about skin health
  • • Viewing before and after treatment results

Prohibited Use

You may not use our Website for:

  • • Any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • • Violating any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • • Transmitting or procuring the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • • Impersonating or attempting to impersonate our practice, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
  • • Using our Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair our servers or networks

Important Notice

This Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Medical Disclaimer

No Medical Advice

The information on this Website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Treatment Results

Before and after photos, testimonials, and treatment information shown on this Website represent individual results. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed. No medical treatment or cosmetic procedure can guarantee specific results.

Emergency Medical Situations

This Website is not intended for emergency medical situations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not rely on this Website for emergency medical advice.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this Website does not create a doctor-patient relationship. A doctor-patient relationship is only established through an in-person consultation and examination at our office.

Scheduling Guide

At St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding care while respecting your time. Our scheduling policies are designed to ensure accessibility for all patients and uphold our commitment to exceptional service.

Cosmetic Consultations

To reserve your personal consultation with Dr. Kesty, a $200 scheduling deposit is required.

This investment in your appointment is nonrefundable, but may be applied toward any treatment you choose to pursue within 90 days of your consultation.

We kindly request 48 hours' notice for any rescheduling.

Changes made with less than 48 hours' notice will require an additional deposit to secure a new time on Dr. Kesty's schedule.

Aesthetic Treatments - Fillers, Botox, and Lasers

We thoughtfully reserve your appointment time to deliver personalized, exceptional care. To ensure availability for all patients, we have established the following scheduling policies.

A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for rescheduling or cancellations.

Changes made within 48 hours will result in a $500 cancellation fee and forfeiture of any deposit.

Note: Advanced Laser Procedures and Surgeries (ex. Laser Eye Rejuvenation, Laser Blepharoplasty, Fully Ablative Laser Resurfacing) require a deposit and more notice for rescheduling. Please call or text our team with any questions.

Advanced Laser Procedures and Surgeries

Advanced Laser Procedures include specialized treatments such as Laser Eye Rejuvenation, Laser Blepharoplasty, Fully Ablative Laser Resurfacing, and other advanced laser techniques.

Advanced Laser Procedures and Surgeries require a non-refundable deposit of the full procedure cost upon scheduling.

A minimum 7 days notice is required for rescheduling or cancellations.

Changes made within 7 days will result in a forfeit of the procedure cost.

For questions about Advanced Laser Procedures or Surgeries, please call or text our team.

Credit Card on File Policy

To ensure a seamless experience, St. Petersburg Skin and Laser requires all patients to keep an active credit card on file.

Circumstances when your card may be charged include (but are not limited to):

  • • Missed or canceled appointments without required notice (as outlined above)
  • • Any patient balance not paid by your insurance within 60 days after a corrected claim has been filed

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a card on file if I always pay my bills?

Unfortunately, not all patients remit timely payments. Most balances are small (typically under $150). For Medical Dermatology balances over $250, we will extend a courtesy call or email prior to charging your card or arranging a payment plan.

Do I need to sign the Secured Credit Card Policy?

Yes. Your signature confirms your understanding and acceptance of our financial policy.

Is my information safe?

Yes. We do not store your card information in our office. It is securely stored through Square's payment platform, which uses PCI-Validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)—the highest level of payment security—along with EMV chip-card support to reduce security risks.

Pet Policy

To ensure the comfort and safety of all our patients, we respectfully request that you leave pets at home when visiting St. Petersburg Skin and Laser. Only trained service animals, as defined by applicable regulations, are permitted in our office.

Running Late?

We strive to run on time. If you arrive 15 minutes or more after your appointment time, we may need to reschedule, and a fee may apply.

Please call or text us if you're running late—we'll do our best to accommodate you.

If you have any additional questions about our office policies our friendly staff is happy to speak with you. You can call our office during business hours at (727) 474-9399 or email us at appointments@stpeteskinandlaser.com with any questions.

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of St. Petersburg Skin & Laser and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Permitted Use of Content

  • • You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use
  • • You may share our content with proper attribution
  • • Educational use is permitted with appropriate citation

Prohibited Use of Content

  • • Commercial use without written permission
  • • Modification or alteration of our content
  • • Use of our before/after photos without consent
  • • Copying our website design or functionality

Photo Credits

Professional stock photography used on this website is licensed from Unsplash and other stock photo providers. Individual photo credits are available upon request.

Privacy & Data Protection

Personal Information

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

Medical Information

Any protected health information (PHI) collected during appointments is governed by HIPAA regulations and our separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided at our office.

Website Data Collection

This Website does not collect medical information. We only collect basic contact information through our contact forms as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

Website Availability

We strive to keep our Website available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information on this Website. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, St. Petersburg Skin & Laser shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Website.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms of Service shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Pinellas County, Florida.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving any disputes through direct communication with our practice. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it may be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Florida law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

Current Version: These terms are effective as of January 1, 2025. Previous versions are available upon request.

Questions About These Terms

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:

Contact Information

(727) 474-9399
100 40th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Use our contact form for inquiries

Business Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Eastern Time