The Problem with "Guaranteed Results" in Dermatology
If a clinic in Lucknow — whether in Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, or anywhere else — promises you "guaranteed
clear skin" or "100% permanent hair removal" — that's a red flag. Medical ethics and Indian medical
advertising regulations prohibit doctors from guaranteeing specific outcomes. Here's why:
- Every patient's skin type, genetic makeup, hormonal profile, and lifestyle is different
- Conditions like melasma are manageable but not permanently curable
- Laser hair removal delivers permanent reduction, not permanent removal — there's a
clinical difference
- Acne scar improvement depends on scar depth, type, and number of sessions — improvement is expected, but
perfection cannot be promised
What Gomti Clinic DOES Guarantee
- Honest diagnosis: You will receive a clear explanation of your condition before any
treatment is discussed
- Upfront pricing: Treatment costs are communicated before any procedure — no hidden
charges, no surprise billing
- Evidence-based protocols: Every treatment follows current IADVL and dermatology
guidelines, not marketing trends
- Realistic expectations: We will tell you expected improvement ranges, session counts,
and timelines — not "miracle" promises
- Follow-up tracking: Your progress is tracked across sessions with documented milestones
- Right to discontinue: If a treatment isn't delivering expected progress, we'll discuss
alternatives or recommend stopping — not push more sessions
What We Cannot Guarantee
- Specific percentage improvement in any condition
- Permanent cure for conditions that are chronic by nature (melasma, psoriasis, eczema)
- Identical results to what another patient experienced — even if they had the same condition
- Results within a specific timeframe — biology doesn't follow fixed schedules
How This Works in Practice
When a patient from Aliganj comes in for acne scar treatment, here's what happens:
- We assess scar type and depth
- We recommend a treatment plan (e.g., 3–5 CO2 laser sessions + peel support)
- We share the expected improvement range (e.g., "30–50% texture improvement over the treatment cycle")
- We share the cost per session and total estimated investment
- After each session, we document progress and adjust the plan if needed
This process means no patient is left wondering "what am I paying for?" — and no patient is overpromised
results we can't clinically deliver.