We see patients from around the world.
To help our patients become comfortable with us, we feature a preliminary
remote package. You will need to complete information forms, send
us images (see below), and have a telephone discussion with the doctor.
This introduction supplements our in office educational experience.
Please call our office for further information. There is a fee for
this preliminary evaluation.
Check List for Technique Issues - Photos for Liposuction Stomach, Abdomen, and Love Handles |
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Fill the image with the region between the breast and the knees. It is very difficult to analyze the lower body on an image that includes the entire person. Detail is lost if the important information occupies only a small part of the frame. Include the entire region from breast to knees unless you are including an additional view of a detail you want to demonstrate. |
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If using flash, point the flash so that the shadows do not obscure the important breast outline. This is done by having camera mounted flash on the same side as the stomach and the camera towards the back. This is not as great a concern when no flash is used. | |
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Focus the camera. The body should be in focus. You may need to take the camera off of its automatic setting to get the stomach in focus. Blurred images are difficult to evaluate. |
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Do not use a mirror to take the pictures. | |
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Choose your background carefully. Pick an uncluttered background with no mirrors. A mirror or glass surface can reflect a flash and make photographs difficult to evaluate. A plain matte background is best. Avoid background clutter. Try to pick a contrasting flat background behind you that does not detract from the stomach. |
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Please check your images before sending them to us. You should be able to clearly see your problem on your images. For a Preliminary Remote Discussion to be effective, Dr. Bermant needs to see pictures that demonstrate your concerns. |
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Check List for Standard Images for Stomach, Abdomen, and Love Handles Liposuction |
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Frontal Picture | |
Posterior View Picture | |
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Left Lateral (Side) Picture | |
Right Lateral (Side) Picture | |
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Left Frontal Oblique Picture | |
Right Frontal Oblique Picture | |
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Left Posterior Oblique Picture | |
Right Posterior Oblique Picture | |
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Excess Skin Photos | |
Side Bending Over Picture | |
The photos must include AT LEAST as much as in these images. The view should extend from the neck to the abdomen. The arms should be a little way away from the sides except the bending over view to evaluate symmetry (evenness). Holding the camera in one arm makes it impossible to determine any differences between the left and right sides. |
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For Details about each image, please check the examples below. If there is something you feel is best demonstrated by a specific different view, please include that detail. We are interested in your concerns. |
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Try to have a plain background without clutter. Be careful not to hide your contour concerns in shadows.
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Back Oblique Photos Posterior oblique pictures should be at 45 degrees and half way between the back and side photographic views. |
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Posterior View Photos In some cases, the posterior view is important. This picture can show if the problem extends around the torso requiring contouring around the entire body. |
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Bending Over Photos Bending over photograph lets it all hang out, the folds of flesh show up more. |
Images only show up so much detail and do not replace the in office examination and evaluation. I need to feel and observe the tissue:
- how loose / tight
- how it moves
- how elastic
- scars
- possible hernias
- possible numb or sensitive areas
Learn about standard photographs for abdomen, stomach, hips, thighs, and love handle liposuction.
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