Is it typical practice to require a male patient pose completely nude for photos before an abdomen and flanks liposuction?

The most important part of medical photography is consistency. Your plastic surgeon is probably wanting to make sure the entire abdomen is visible, and not manipulated because of a tight waistband. We usually provide disposable shorts or underwear for our patients to help them feel more comfortable. Your photos are part of your medical record and are protected. Nonetheless, ask for disposable undergarments next time if you feel more comfortable. Best of luck.

Photos are part of a plastic surgery medical record and are HIPPA compliant.  If you feel uncomfortable then you should ask your surgeon if you could wear underwear.  

Hello,Every practice is different but it would not be unusual. If you are uncomfortable, it is important to express that and ask for disposable bikini bottoms.

Photography is essential to documenting results in all cosmetic plastic surgery.  Protocols vary by PS, but consent should be obtained from the patient before any photographs are taken. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Every practice has their own protocol that they follow and this is not necessarily uncommon, however if a patient is uncomfortable, we do what we can to help make the patient feel at ease. I would discuss this with your PS so they can accommodate you.

This can vary with a Doctor's protocol. If you have any questions or concerns, I recommend following up with the Doctor. For best results with liposuction, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Dear bullet6236,it is practice dependent. If the patient is uncomfortable with posing nude, then it can be avoided. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. Not uncommon but if clients are uncomfortable they should give some type of disposable garments. Please let your PS office know so that they can accommodate in the future pictures

The majority of plastic surgeons would probably having patients wear undergarments like you described.
I've seen plastic surgeons have patience pose nude but this is less common.
Having surgery it's stressful and enough.
I think we should all do what we can to make patients feel comfortable and this includes limiting vulnerability such as nudity.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.