Complimentary
Patient Photo Assessment
Sending photos for a self-assessment can help you and your plastic surgeon prepare for your consultation. By reviewing clear, accurate photos, Dr Kohout can provide preliminary insights, assess your needs, and determine the best approach for your procedure.
Tips for Uploading Photos
1. The person taking the photos
It’s best to have a friend or partner take the photos for you. Selfies often don’t capture the details accurately, so having someone else take them will provide clearer images.
2. Use multiple photo angles
- Front view
- Side view (both sides)
- 45-degree angle view (both sides)
To capture a complete and accurate view, make sure the photos are taken from about 1.5 to 2 meters away.
3. Background and lighting
- Use a plain, uncluttered background, like a blank wall.
- Make sure there’s plenty of light; natural light from windows and additional artificial lighting works best.
- Avoid using portrait mode—Make sure the entire image is in focus.
- Photos taken with a smartphone or a modern camera are usually sufficient, but they must be clear and sharp.
4. Sending your photos
Please send the original, high-resolution photos without compression or edits, as altering them can cause blurriness.
You can also email them to info@australiacosmeticclinics.
How to Take Photos for Each Procedure
Breast photos (without bra)
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Keep your posture relaxed.
- Take a photo from the front, left side, right side, and, if possible, at a 45-degree angle on each side, about 1.5 meters away.
Stomach Photos
- Stand upright, your underwear or swimwear should be pulled down to the pubic bone to give a clear view.
- Maintain a relaxed posture; don’t suck in your stomach.
- Capture photos from the front, left side, right side, and a 45-degree angle on each side, approximately 2 meters away.
Nose Photos
- Make sure your hair is tied back and you’re makeup-free.
- Capture photos from below, above, the front, left side, right side, and at a 45-degree angle on each side.
- Following these guidelines will help make sure your photos are suitable for Dr Kohout to provide an accurate and helpful assessment.
Face Photos
- Tie back your hair with a hair tie or headband, and make sure you are makeup-free.
- Take photos from the front, left side, right side, and, if possible, at a 45-degree angle on each side. For the 45-degree images, align the tip of your nose with your pupil.
Dr. Mark Kohout is a fully qualified specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 25 years of experience, based in central Sydney.
Trained in Great Britain, Australia, and the U.S., he co-founded Australia Plastic Surgery. Specializing in breast, genital, and male breast surgeries, he is a certified member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS).
Dr. Kohout has appeared in media like The Biggest Loser and has published several articles in his field.
