A reference photo is a conversation, not a promise.
Use visual references to explain preferences, without assuming another person’s result can be reproduced.
COMEDI editorial draft · 2026-09-18 · Not clinically reviewed
Name what you like
Is it the transition from the forehead, the profile, or the overall understated impression? Describing your preference helps a consultation more than asking for someone else’s exact face.
A photograph cannot establish suitability
Lighting, lens distance and editing change appearances. A clinician must assess anatomy, function, medical history, alternatives and risks. Neither an AI image nor a celebrity reference predicts your outcome.
Keep a list of questions, not a shopping list
Ask what is realistic, what cannot safely be changed, whether non-surgical or no-treatment options are appropriate, and how follow-up works after returning home.
General planning and style information, not diagnosis, personalised treatment advice or a promise of results. Clinical questions require a qualified clinician. Cultural interpretation is not evidence about personality or the future.