Who can access hair transplant consultation photos?

Ask for a clear explanation of the clinic’s photo workflow before sending identifiable images. Confirm the approved upload method, which clinical and administrative roles can access the files, where they are stored, how long they are kept, and how you can request correction or deletion where applicable. Consent for clinical assessment should be separate from permission to use images in advertising, social media, teaching, or before-and-after galleries. Avoid sending health images to an unverified personal account simply because it is convenient. The clinician should also explain the limits of assessment from photographs and what requires an in-person examination. If the clinic cannot explain its privacy process in plain language, pause and seek clarification before sharing the files.