Intraoperative Photography
Intraoperative photographs are a necessity when sharing unusual pathology or details of a procedure with peers in presentations or publications. Obtaining the proper equipment and taking time to refine settings…
Morphing Images to Demonstrate Potential Surgical Outcomes
Morphing patient images to offer some demonstration of the intended surgical outcome can support shared expectations between patient and facial plastic surgeon. As part of the preoperative consultation, showing a…
Photoshop Tips and Tricks Every Facial Plastic Surgeon Should Know
Postprocessing of patient photographs is an important skill for the facial plastic surgeon. Postprocessing is intended to optimize the image, not change the surgical result. This article refers to use…
Pitfalls of Nonstandardized Photography
Accurate, consistent, high-quality photographs of patients before, during, and after surgery are critical for planning and performing surgical procedures, analyzing and documenting surgical outcomes, and educating patients and surgeons. Attaining…
Pre- and Postoperative Portrait Photography: Standardized Photos for Various Procedures
Photodocumentation in facial plastic surgery is essential in the perioperative setting, and with meticulous uniformity and standardization it serves as the primary tool for surgical planning and critical analysis of…
Photography Consent and Related Legal Issues
The use of photography is an integral part of any plastic surgery practice. Photographs are part of the patient’s medical record and thus are covered by both federal and state…
Setting Up a Medical Portrait Studio
Consistency of photographic documentation is essential for facial plastic surgery, a visual surgical subspecialty. Photographs are often used to validate surgical outcomes but have many other uses including education, publication,…
Camera and Lens Selection for the Facial Plastic Surgeon
Clinical photography is a critical component of the practice of facial plastic surgery. Potential for a wide variety of applications for these photographs, such as medicolegal documentation, patient counseling, teaching…
Photography for Facial Plastic Surgeons
J. David Kriet, MD, Clinton D. Humphrey, MD Guest Editors Arguably, no other area in medicine is as visually oriented as facial plastic surgery. The propagation and acceptance of new…
Complications in Periocular Rejuvenation
Thorough preoperative evaluation with meticulous surgical planning to achieve facial aesthetic balance between the forehead, eyelids, and midface is imperative to avoid or decrease potential functional and/or cosmetic complications in…
