Section 2: Cooling-off period.

In application of article L. 6322-2, a minimum period of fifteen days must be observed after submission of the detailed estimate, dated and signed by the practitioner or practitioners mentioned in 1°, 2° and 4° of article D. 6322-43 who are to perform the cosmetic surgery procedure. This time limit may not be waived under any circumstances, even at the request of the person concerned. The surgeon, who has met…

Prior to any cosmetic surgery procedure using a product intended to remain in the human body for more than thirty days, the practitioner responsible informs the person concerned, and, if applicable, their legal representative, of the risks and possible consequences and complications, in particular the limited lifespan of the product and any consequent need for re-intervention, as well as the expected undesirable effects. A document containing the information given in…