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Review
. 2011 May;19(2):241-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2011.04.001.

Standardized photography for skin surface

Jeannie Khavkin  1 , David A F Ellis
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Review

Standardized photography for skin surface

Jeannie Khavkin et al. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2011 May.

Abstract

Photographic documentation is an essential part of facial plastic surgery practice. Standardization of photographic technique is critical to achieve accurate and consistent images to be used for medicolegal, surgical planning, outcome review, research, and teaching purposes. Standardized, high-quality images can be achieved by using proper equipment, lighting, and patient positioning. Standardized photography is especially important for facial resurfacing procedures when fine details, such as pore size, skin texture, pigmentation, and rhytids, need to be captured and accurately assessed. The purpose of this review is to discuss how to obtain standardized, high-quality images of skin surface.

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