One aspect of an aesthetic treatment that every practitioner will be familiar with is taking before and after photos. However, there is a lot more to consider than just pulling out your phone and snapping a few pictures.1 Some important questions to ask yourself include: Are you storing photos securely? Why is it important to have robust processes in place to manage them? Are you adhering to all your legal requirements for insurance and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and are they in line with the standards of your professional bodies such as the General Medical Council (GMC), General Dental Council (GDC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)?
This article will aim to give you some points to consider and offer advice on how to manage before and after photos appropriately within your clinic.
Before and after photos are an essential part of your patient’s record. They should be carefully and meticulously taken using consistent photography parameters, such as lighting, angles, facial…
