# Informed *consent.*

> Informed consent under § 630e of the German Civil Code explained: contents, timing, reflection period, documentation

- Source: https://www.vivaderm.de/lexicon-aufklaerung-en.html
- Language: en
- Publisher: VIVA DERM, Privatpraxis für ästhetische Medizin, Rosastraße 6a, 45130 Essen, Germany, +49 1520 8367711
- Responsible physician: Katayoun Mostaghimi (Fachärztin für Allgemeinmedizin)
- Updated: 2026-10-05

The legally required conversation before every treatment about effect, risks, alternatives and costs. Texts on this website do not replace it.

## A closer look.

Under § 630e of the German Civil Code the physician must inform you orally before any procedure about its nature, extent, execution, expected consequences and risks, prospects of success and alternatives – early enough for a well-considered decision. For aesthetic, medically unnecessary treatments the courts set particularly high requirements for completeness.

In addition there is economic information (§ 630c): since the costs are not covered by statutory insurance, you must be informed in writing beforehand about the expected costs. The conversation is documented; you receive the paperwork.

For you this means: ask everything you want to know and take your time. A serious consultation also names reasons against treatment. Information pages like this one prepare the conversation but do not replace it.

This lexicon entry is general information and does not replace the medical consultation required under German law (§ 630e BGB).

## At a glance.

- **Basis:** § 630e BGB
- **Form:** oral, documented
- **Costs:** in writing beforehand (§ 630c)
- **Reflection time:** possible, recommended

## Frequently asked questions.

**Can I be treated the same day?**

Yes, if you do not want further reflection time after the consultation. But you may postpone at any time.

**What if I forget questions?**

You can ask any time before treatment – also via WhatsApp or phone.

## Related pages.

- [First treatment](https://www.vivaderm.de/guide-first-treatment-en.html) – Guide
- [HWG](https://www.vivaderm.de/lexicon-hwg-en.html) – Lexicon
- [Contact](https://www.vivaderm.de/kontakt-en.html) – Appointment

## Sources

- [§ 630e BGB – duty to inform before treatment (German Civil Code)](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__630e.html)
- [GOÄ – German scale of medical fees (official text)](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/go__1982/)
- [§ 11 HWG – ban on before/after images and advertising promises](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/heilmwerbg/__11.html)
- [Professional code of the Medical Association North Rhine](https://www.aekno.de/aerzte/berufsordnung)
- [DGBT – German Society for Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Therapy](https://www.dgbt.de/)
- [AWMF – German clinical practice guidelines](https://www.awmf.org/)

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This page is general information and does not replace medical consultation and informed consent (§ 630e BGB). No guarantee of results. Prices are guide prices per GOÄ. Quoting with attribution (VIVA DERM, Essen) is expressly permitted.