BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS You may notice that I do not have before and after photos posted on this website as some other surgeons do.  The reason is very simple. Although I am extremely proud of the work that I perform, it is inappropriate for prospective patients who have not yet been evaluated to view pictures and assume they will get similar results.   During a consultation,  I may show you pre and post operative photos of patients that have similar facial or body features like yours.  This will assist in providing  more  realistic expectations.  In addition, some physicians have a propensity to show only their best photos, which is unfair to you, and  this further promotes unrealistic expectations.  In addition, while I certainly hope this does not occur, in this modern day of digital photography, "enhancing" photos may take place which further promotes unrealistic expectations.  Therefore,  I choose to take pre and post operative photographs with 35mm film so you can be assured they are not "doctored" in any way.  Finally, there is the issue of patient privacy.  Patients upon whom I perform a significant procedure sign a consent agreeing to have photographs taken.  These patients may or may not permit me to show their photographs to other patients in consultation or to display them on my website for whatever personal or privacy reasons.  These wishes must be respected, as you may want your privacy respected too, should you choose to have a procedure.