Can I get a copy of my before and after pictures after my (rhinoplasty) plastic surgery? ...and...I didn't like the result of my rhinoplasty because the doctor didn't listen to my request not to put an implant in the upper nasa frontal part of my nose but he did. Will/can/should he revise it for free?
April 14, 2010
Answer: Medical records and re-do revision surgery At least in the state of California the photos are considered part of the medical record. The state medical board regulations state that the physician has to furnish copies of parts or all of the medical records if a patient requests them. If they fail to do so and the patient complains to the board the doctor can be fined if he/she continues to hold the records. The physician can charge per page of records copied but still has to make the copies available to the patient. Most surgeons will do touch ups on cosmetic procedures that they have performed without a surgical fee but the patient is still responsible for operating room and anesthesia costs. These policies should be fully elucidated in the preoperative consent forms that you signed. If the patient is not given a written policy regarding re-do surgery there could be a problem for both patient and surgeon after surgery.
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April 14, 2010
Answer: Medical records and re-do revision surgery At least in the state of California the photos are considered part of the medical record. The state medical board regulations state that the physician has to furnish copies of parts or all of the medical records if a patient requests them. If they fail to do so and the patient complains to the board the doctor can be fined if he/she continues to hold the records. The physician can charge per page of records copied but still has to make the copies available to the patient. Most surgeons will do touch ups on cosmetic procedures that they have performed without a surgical fee but the patient is still responsible for operating room and anesthesia costs. These policies should be fully elucidated in the preoperative consent forms that you signed. If the patient is not given a written policy regarding re-do surgery there could be a problem for both patient and surgeon after surgery.
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April 13, 2010
Answer: Yes, you can get a copy of your before and after photos . You can obtain a set of bef/after photos from your doctor. As to the particulars of the cost etc, involve, you should discuss this with your surgeon.
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April 13, 2010
Answer: Yes, you can get a copy of your before and after photos . You can obtain a set of bef/after photos from your doctor. As to the particulars of the cost etc, involve, you should discuss this with your surgeon.
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