I'm preparing for a BBL consultation via email because I live in the USA, is a request for nude photos normal?

Thank you for your question. Photos are very usefull for the evaliuation, although it depends on the procedures you're looking into surgeons will need photos showing the areas to be treated. However, when considering this option don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure. 

Thanks for your question...Many surgeon request photos to better assess. Make sure your surgeon is board certified.If you are concerned about privacy you may blur out any private areas and not include your face or any identifying features in the photos.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.

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They are totally necessary in order to evaluate all areas and specially to evaluate overall shape. I personally always request photos like that. You may do some blurring on the the private areas and nipples  Another very important thing you just have in mind: you have to be sure first the doctor is a Board Certified and with a great reputation and an expert on BBLDr. Cardenas 

It may be necessary in order for the surgeon to accurately gauge the physical examination. For a BBL the whole body must be assessed to determine the amount of donor fat available from multiple sites. I prefer to do my online consults in real time via FaceTime or Skype, as this is most like a real consultation. Email may be used but this may be less likely to result in security of patient confidentiality. If the surgeon is reputable and has evidence of a legitimate practice with good quality results, then it may be reasonable to assume the sharing of photos is "normal" but again there is no guaranteed security. Furthermore, there are plenty of high quality, board certified surgeons in California and the western US you could easily see for a consultation and not have to worry about sharing any photos. 

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
It is normal to ask for pictures of the body areas to be treated. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

mango4real  HI There  , Thank you for your Question Most Doctors ask for this types of pictures to get evaluated and to see if you are a good candidate for this type of procedure. Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote.

When doing a virtual consultation with patient that do not live in Houston or do live in Houston but are too busy to come for an in-person consultation, I routinely ask for photos. If we are not working on the breasts, they are welcome to keep a bra on. For the lower body aspect of the photos, I ask for a nude of the buttocks or a very small thong. It is hard to give an honest opinion, form a surgical plan and provide an accurate quote without seeing the photos as no two patients are the same. 

Hi, and thank you for the questionThe photos are very useful tools because they serve as an orientation on which precedence will be appropriate. Make sure to seek the attention of a certified plastic surgeon, you should have a great result and a normal life. So feel free to contact us for further evaluation.   
Thank you again and have a great day