When you're consulting with a Colombian surgeon remotely, your photos are how they assess your anatomy. Bad photos — wrong angles, poor lighting, too much clothing — lead to inaccurate assessments, unrealistic quotes, and surprises at the in-person evaluation. Taking 10 minutes to get your consultation photos right saves you hours of miscommunication later.
Why Photo Quality Matters
Your surgeon needs to assess your fat distribution (where donor fat is available for liposuction), your buttock shape and current volume, your skin quality and elasticity, your body frame (hip width, waist definition), and any asymmetry. They can only evaluate these things from clear, well-lit, correctly angled photos. A selfie in a bathroom mirror with poor lighting and full clothing tells the surgeon almost nothing.
Required Angles
| Angle | What to Show | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Front (straight-on) | Full torso from mid-thigh to shoulders | Assesses waist width, hip width, abdominal fat, overall proportions |
| Back (straight-on) | Same frame from behind | Assesses buttock shape, hip dips, back fat, current volume |
| Right side profile | Standing straight, arms slightly forward | Assesses projection, abdominal fat depth, flank volume |
| Left side profile | Same pose, opposite side | Checks for asymmetry |
| 45° right (front-quarter) | Between front and side | Shows body contour, waist curve, flank transition |
| 45° left (front-quarter) | Same, other side | Checks symmetry |
| 45° right (back-quarter) | Between back and side | Shows buttock shape from most common viewing angle |
| 45° left (back-quarter) | Same, other side | Checks symmetry |
Eight photos covering all angles. Set your phone timer (or ask someone you trust to take the photos) and stand naturally — don't suck in your stomach, flex, or pose. The surgeon needs to see your body as it actually is.
Setup & Lighting
Stand against a plain, light-colored wall (no busy backgrounds). Use natural daylight or bright overhead lighting — avoid backlighting (standing in front of a window), flash (creates harsh shadows), or dim lighting. Position the camera at waist height (not from above or below — eye-level shots distort proportions). Stand 6–8 feet from the camera for a natural perspective without wide-angle distortion.
What to Wear
Form-fitting underwear (briefs or bikini bottoms, not boy shorts or loose boxers) and a sports bra or no top. The surgeon needs to see your body's actual contours — clothing hides fat distribution, skin quality, and shape. If you're uncomfortable showing skin, tight-fitting activewear (compression shorts, fitted tank top) is an acceptable alternative, though less informative than underwear.
Privacy & Sharing
Send photos through secure channels — most Colombian clinics use WhatsApp (which is end-to-end encrypted) or a secure patient portal. Don't post consultation photos on public social media or send them through unencrypted email. If you're concerned about photo privacy, ask the clinic about their photo storage and confidentiality policy. Reputable clinics never share patient photos without explicit written consent.
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