VIKARA MEDICAL, DENTAL & WELLNESS DISCLAIMER

1. General Information Only

Information provided through the VIKARA website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.

Website content is not intended to provide or replace:

• Medical or dental advice
• A professional examination
• A diagnosis
• A prescription
• An individualized treatment plan
• Informed consent
• Emergency care
• Advice from your personal physician, dentist, or other licensed healthcare provider

You should not rely on website content to diagnose or treat a medical, dental, cosmetic, hormonal, nutritional, or other health condition.

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional regarding questions about your health, symptoms, medications, diagnosis, or treatment options. Do not disregard or delay professional care because of something you have read, viewed, or received through this website.

2. No Provider-Patient Relationship

Viewing this website, submitting an online form, requesting an appointment, sending an email or text message, or receiving general information from VIKARA does not, by itself, establish a provider-patient relationship.

A provider-patient relationship is established only after an authorized VIKARA provider:

• Accepts you as a patient
• Reviews the information necessary for your care
• Performs an appropriate consultation or evaluation
• Determines that the requested service is clinically appropriate
• Completes any required consent and documentation

No diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or clinical result is promised merely because you contact VIKARA or request an appointment.

3. Individual Evaluation Is Required

Medical, dental, vitality, weight-management, hormone, peptide, cosmetic, and esthetic treatments are not appropriate for every individual.

Treatment recommendations may require:

• A complete health history
• A dental or medical examination
• Photographs or diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory testing
• Medication review
• Assessment of contraindications and risk factors
• Consultation with another healthcare provider
• An in-person evaluation

A VIKARA provider may recommend a different treatment, postpone treatment, require medical clearance, request additional testing, or determine that treatment should not be provided.

4. Telehealth Disclaimer

Certain VIKARA Vitality & Esthetics services may be offered through telehealth when legally permitted and clinically appropriate.

Telehealth availability depends on the patient’s physical location, the provider’s professional authorization, the nature of the requested service, and the provider’s clinical judgment.

Submitting a telehealth request does not guarantee:

• Acceptance as a patient
• Eligibility for treatment
• Issuance or renewal of a prescription
• Access to a particular medication
• Approval for hormone replacement, peptide, or weight-management therapy
• That an in-person examination will not be required

Telehealth services require separate clinical evaluation, documentation, and consent. A provider may require an in-person appointment, laboratory testing, diagnostic records, or consultation with another professional before making a treatment recommendation.

5. Prescription Medications and Therapeutic Products

Information about prescription medications, hormone replacement therapy, weight-management medications, peptides, supplements, injectable treatments, medical devices, or other therapeutic products is provided for general educational purposes only.

No medication will be prescribed solely because it appears on the website or because a patient requests it.

A prescription may be issued only when a licensed provider determines that:

• A valid provider-patient relationship has been established
• The medication is legally available
• The treatment is clinically appropriate
• Required evaluations and laboratory testing have been completed
• The potential benefits reasonably outweigh the risks

Some medications or treatments may be prescribed or used for purposes not specifically included in FDA-approved labeling when legally permitted and clinically appropriate. When applicable, the provider will discuss the proposed use, potential benefits, material risks, alternatives, and regulatory status during the informed-consent process.

Mentioning a medication, product, supplement, ingredient, or device on the website does not mean that it is FDA-approved for every described use or appropriate for every patient.

Never begin, discontinue, or change a medication or supplement based solely on information from this website.

6. Emergencies and Urgent Conditions

The website, online forms, email, text messaging, and social-media accounts are not emergency services and may not be monitored continuously.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

For urgent dental concerns, contact VIKARA Dentistry directly at (305) 572-1600. Do not rely on an online appointment request for urgent or emergency care.

7. Treatment Results Are Not Guaranteed

Healthcare and esthetic outcomes vary from person to person. VIKARA does not guarantee any particular result, degree of improvement, treatment duration, or permanence of an outcome.

Results may be affected by:

• Age and overall health
• Medical and dental history
• Diagnosis and anatomy
• Skin, bone, muscle, and tissue condition
• Medications and underlying conditions
• Lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and tobacco or alcohol use
• Adherence to pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions
• Attendance at recommended follow-up appointments
• Maintenance treatments
• Individual biological response

Statements such as “may,” “can,” “designed to,” “supports,” “helps,” or “typically” describe potential outcomes and should not be interpreted as promises or guarantees.

8. Before-and-After Photographs and Testimonials

Before-and-after photographs, patient stories, testimonials, reviews, and treatment examples represent the experiences of particular individuals.

They are provided for educational or illustrative purposes and do not guarantee that another patient will experience the same or similar result.

Photographs may be affected by differences in lighting, positioning, facial expression, camera settings, treatment timing, skincare, makeup, and other variables. When photographs are digitally altered, simulated, or used as illustrations, they should be identified accordingly.

Testimonials reflect individual opinions and experiences and are not a substitute for professional evaluation.

9. Risks and Informed Consent

All medical, dental, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and esthetic procedures involve potential risks, limitations, side effects, and alternatives.

The website does not contain every possible risk or consideration associated with a treatment. Website information is not a substitute for the informed-consent discussion and documents provided before treatment.

Before receiving care, patients are responsible for:

• Providing complete and accurate health information
• Disclosing medications, supplements, allergies, prior procedures, and relevant diagnoses
• Asking questions about the proposed treatment
• Reviewing applicable consent forms and instructions
• Following pre-treatment and post-treatment recommendations
• Promptly reporting unexpected symptoms or complications

10. Products, Supplements, and Skincare Information

Descriptions of skincare products, oral-care products, supplements, cosmetics, or wellness products are provided for general informational purposes.

Product appearance, ingredients, formulation, packaging, manufacturer instructions, contraindications, and availability may change. Always review the current product label and manufacturer instructions before use.

Discontinue use and seek professional advice if you experience an unexpected or concerning reaction.

Statements regarding dietary supplements, cosmetics, or nonprescription wellness products may not have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease unless specifically authorized and labeled for that purpose.

11. Third-Party Information

The website may include links to or information from laboratories, pharmacies, manufacturers, financing companies, professional organizations, social-media platforms, or other third parties.

VIKARA does not control independently operated third-party websites and does not guarantee that third-party information is complete, current, accurate, secure, or appropriate for your individual circumstances.

A link or reference does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

12. Electronic Communications and Privacy

Ordinary email, website forms, text messaging, and social-media messages may not be secure.

Do not submit highly sensitive medical, dental, financial, or identification information through an unsecured communication method unless specifically instructed to do so.

Information submitted through the website is handled according to the VIKARA Website Privacy Policy. Protected health information maintained by a VIKARA healthcare provider may also be governed by the provider’s Notice of Privacy Practices.

13. Relationship to Other VIKARA Documents

This disclaimer should be read together with the:

• VIKARA Website Terms of Service
• VIKARA Website Privacy Policy
• Applicable Notice of Privacy Practices
• Patient informed-consent documents
• Treatment plans and financial agreements
• Membership or package agreements
• Telehealth consent
• Medication and clinical instructions

This website disclaimer does not replace any patient-specific agreement, professional obligation, informed-consent process, or applicable legal right.

14. Use of Website Information

Although VIKARA makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and current information, healthcare knowledge, treatment options, product information, professional recommendations, and laws may change.

VIKARA does not warrant that all website content will always be complete, current, or appropriate for every visitor.

Your use of and reliance on general website information is at your own discretion. Nothing in this disclaimer limits professional responsibilities or patient rights that cannot legally be limited.

15. Contact VIKARA

If you have questions about information presented on the website or would like to schedule a professional consultation, please contact:

VIKARA – Dentistry | Vitality | Esthetics
350 NE 24th Street, Suite 105
Miami, Florida 33137

Telephone: (305) 572-1600
Email: info@vikaramiami.com
Website: www.vikaramiami.com

Website Acknowledgment

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Medical, Dental & Wellness Disclaimer and that website content is not a substitute for individualized professional care.