Are All PS Supposed to Have Before and After Photo's for Patients to See?

are all Ps supposed to have before and after photo's for patients to see?

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Before and After Photos

Most plastic surgeons have before and after photos to give patients an idea of the results that can be expected. However, it is not mandatory to show patients photos of former patients.

Before and after photos

It is not mandatory or a requirement but most plastic surgeons do some form of it. The really difficult issue is showing the patient what s/he will look like after the procedure. There is no way to do this totally fairly or objectively. When viewing before-and-after photos be aware that the patient in the picture should have given written consent to use the photos. Before and after photos should be taken of all patients including you but they shouldn't be shown to others without... more

Question response patient pictures

Hello, this is in excellent question. We get this question often in our practice. We are more than happy to show some prospective patients some of our work. Most plastic surgeons will be happy to show examples of the work they've gone over the years. This may also include examples where the scarring may not be optimal. Be prepared to ask the surgeon and/or his staff to see some of their best case's and also some other more average surgical results. I feel that... more

Plastic surgeons should have many pre and post op photos but are not required to have them.

Personal outcome photos are part of the information process for the patient. Both good and bad outcomes should be part of the education process.

Before and after picture

Thank you for the question. No is the answer to your question. But, the reason for having before and after pictures is to help patients make a decision on the surgery and they become better informed about their procedure. Seeing where the scars are going to be, the different shapes of the breast etc. will allow a better understanding of the procedure to the patient. It is best if these photos are from the surgeon's own photo gallery. And I do advise my patient to check the before and... more

Before and After Pictures in Plastic Surgery?

I do not think that it is possible to generalize about every plastic surgery practice. However, most plastic surgeons I know take pictures of their patients before and after surgery; these pictures can be used for future patient education. I find that my patients appreciate the opportunity to see lots of examples of our work; this experience also helps develop patient confidence in our abilities. Sometimes patients use previous patients' photographs to help communicate... more

“ARE THESE YOUR ACUTAL PATIENTS DOCTOR??”

Thanks for the question. If your surgeon is honest they may not have pre & post operative pictures of all of their actual patients for all the procedures they perform. There are several reasons. The most common reason is that an informed consent is required from their actual patients for you to visualize their photographs. Many patients such as face ( Face Lift, Bletharoplasty, etc.) patients often refuse to release their photographs for public viewing. The second most common... more