Before-and-after galleries should be organized by specific concern or result type, not by procedure name. Patients look for results that match their starting point, not a list of procedure categories. Each result should be photographed with consistent lighting and angles, have alt text for SEO, and be preceded by clear patient consent documentation.
Before-and-after images are SEO assets if properly optimized. Every image should have descriptive alt text ("rhinoplasty before and after dorsal hump reduction female") that describes both the procedure and the specific concern addressed. Gallery pages should have unique page titles and descriptions. Consider creating individual result pages for exceptional transformations, these can rank for highly specific searches that the gallery index page cannot.
Before-and-after photography requires written consent that specifically authorizes each use: website gallery, social media, print marketing, presentation at conferences. A single general consent form that does not enumerate these uses may not provide adequate legal protection. Many plastic surgery practices use separate, specific photo release forms for marketing purposes distinct from surgical consent forms.
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