Why We Take Pictures in Clinic – It’s for Your Benefit

📸  “Why We Take Pictures in Clinic – It’s for Your Benefit”

By Dr. Mohd Rizwan Khan

Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

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Let’s be real—

When a staff member at the clinic says:

“Ma’am, ek photo lena hoga before treatment”

…many patients get awkward.

Some say:

“Mujhe photos pasand nahi.”

“Kya aap use kahin post toh nahi karenge?”

“Ye zaroori hai kya?”

And we totally get it.

But trust us, your photo is for your benefit – not ours.

Let’s explain why we take pictures… and why you should say yes (without fear!).

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✅ 1. To Track Real Progress (Not Just Memory)

You may not notice small changes every week.

But when we show you:

• “Before” and “After” images

• Acne reduction

• Pigmentation lightening

• Hair regrowth areas

…you’ll actually see the difference.

📷 Photo = Proof. Memory = Bias.

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✅ 2. So We Don’t Miss Small Details

Your skin has small patterns, marks, or textures.

A high-quality photo helps us:

• Plan your next session

• Compare results accurately

• Identify what’s improving & what needs more work

👨‍⚕️ It’s like keeping a visual file of your skin journey.

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✅ 3. To Avoid Repeat Areas in Laser or Peels

For laser hair reduction, acne scars, pigmentation treatments, etc.,

photos help us remember:

• Which area was treated

• Which setting was used

• What the skin looked like before

This makes your treatment safer and more scientific.

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✅ 4. To Show You Honest Progress (No Drama)

Sometimes patients say:

“Doctor, kuch farq nahi lag raha.”

“Same hi lag raha hai jaise pehle tha.”

But once we show comparison images…

Even the patient says:

“Oh! I didn’t realize itna change aaya!”

📷 Pictures build trust and transparency.

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✅ 5. It’s Part of Your Medical Record

Just like blood reports, X-rays, or scans –

Skin photographs are part of your dermatology records.

We use them to:

• Track chronic conditions like psoriasis or vitiligo

• Monitor hair fall stages

• Plan surgical procedures (like mole removal or scar revision)

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✅ 6. We NEVER Use Your Photos Without Permission

Your privacy matters.

At Dr. Rizwan’s Clinic, we follow this strictly:

• No patient photo is shared publicly unless you give written consent

• Blurred or cropped photos may be used for education, only with permission

• If you’re not comfortable, we respect that

You can always say:

“Doctor, don’t post my face.”

“Okay to post side view only.”

“Okay, post but no name.”

We will always ask first. No surprise uploads.

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✅ 7. For Your Own Motivation

Believe it or not, your photo timeline becomes your motivation chart.

You’ll see:

• How far your skin has come

• What worked best for you

• Why sticking to skincare pays off

📈 It’s your own “Glow Progress Report.”

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🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan’s Tip:

If you’re starting a treatment:

✳ Say yes to photos

✳ Ask us to show comparison during review

✳ Ask questions – “How much change happened?” “What next?”

You’ll understand your skin better… and see results clearly.

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📍 Visit us at Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📸 And yes, we’ll take your picture – but only to help your skin glow better.

📞 Book your consultation now

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