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What can a virtual consultation help with?
ASPS describes telehealth as useful for an initial conversation and selected follow-up, while noting the limits of remote examination. A video visit may help you discuss goals, history and next steps; it is not a guarantee that every part of treatment planning can be completed online. Source: ASPS telehealth discussion.
Before booking, ask whether the session is with the surgeon, another clinician or a coordinator. Confirm the fee, length, included services and whether an in-person assessment will follow. Do not assume a preliminary quote means the proposed operation has been confirmed.
What photos should I send?
Follow the clinic's own instructions for views, distance and submission method. Use unedited photographs and distinguish current images from older ones. A beauty filter, portrait effect or AI retouch can remove information the clinician was expecting to see.
For your personal preparation, keep a short photo index: date, view and the question you want to discuss. If you include an AI concept, put it in a separate, clearly labelled group. Never replace an original requested by the clinic with an edited image. Read the reference-photo guide for organizing preferences.
What should I check before sharing private images?
- Verify the clinic and the recipient before uploading.
- Ask which submission channel the clinic wants you to use.
- Clarify who can access the files and how long they are retained.
- Ask whether the call is recorded and what consent applies.
- Keep consent for medical assessment separate from permission to publish your images.
Choose a private place for the call and check what is visible behind you. These are practical preparation steps, not a claim that any particular video service is secure. The clinic should explain its actual arrangements.
How is this different from PlastyAI?
PlastyAI creates appearance concepts from photographs and written requests. It does not provide an appointment with a surgeon, a physical examination or a diagnosis. An image can help you express what you want to discuss, but the clinical questions remain for a qualified professional.
| Take to the appointment | Keep distinct |
|---|---|
| Original photographs | AI appearance concepts |
| Symptoms and medical history | Cosmetic preferences |
| Written preliminary quote | A final confirmed treatment plan |
| Questions and uncertainties | A decision to undergo treatment |
End the visit by confirming what was decided, what still requires assessment and who to contact next. Use the surgeon selection checklist to record credentials and follow-up arrangements.
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By PlastyAI editorial · Published . Written with AI assistance using the linked medical patient resources, checked October 31, 2026. General educational information, not personal medical advice. Not clinically reviewed. Send a correction.