Good documentation helps track your results and share experiences. Here's how to photograph your Korean surgery journey effectively.

Pre-Surgery Photos

Timing

  • 1-2 days before procedure
  • Same day morning (no makeup)
  • Consistent with post-surgery photos

Technical Tips

  • Natural daylight, no flash
  • Neutral background
  • Camera at eye level
  • Same distance for all photos
  • No filters or editing

Angles to Capture

  • Front view (face relaxed)
  • Both side profiles
  • 45-degree angles both sides
  • Looking up (for nose/chin)
  • Smiling and relaxed expressions

Recovery Documentation

Frequency

  • Daily for first week
  • Every 2-3 days week 2-4
  • Weekly after first month
  • Monthly long-term

What to Note

  • Date and time
  • Swelling level
  • Bruising location
  • Any concerns

Post-Surgery Photo Tips

Consistency Is Key

  • Same location/background
  • Same lighting conditions
  • Same angles as pre-surgery
  • Same distance from camera

For Sharing Online

  • Consider privacy implications
  • May want to obscure identifying features
  • Watermark if concerned about misuse

Video Documentation

  • Shows movement and natural appearance
  • Captures expressions
  • More realistic than photos
  • Good for personal record

Organizing Your Photos

  • Create dated folders
  • Back up to cloud storage
  • Keep separate from regular photos
  • Note which clinic/surgeon for future reference