Can I ask my prospective surgeon for more before and after photos or can surgeons only share photos that are on their website?

Most surgeons have more photos to share in the office, so just ask to see if you can see more photos. No photo can be shared unless the patient has given approval for this.

Generally speaking, surgeons may show you more before and after photos than what they have on their website as long as their patients’ privacy is respected. However, some surgeons may not have more photos to show you, so it’s best that you ask your surgeon.

Hi lafe19,
From an ethics/integrity perspective, I would never share photos of another patient unless I have their written consent to do so.
For me personally, I keep a physical photo book for use in consultations, that has patients at widely different starting points...while no one in the book will look exactly like you, the photos should give a good idea of expected results in a wide range of body types and styles.
Likely, your surgeon has additional photos that are not on the website/RS. I would suggest asking--not during the consult visit, but prior so that they can be prepared.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington