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Body photography info?

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    • January 11, 2017 at 12:00 am
    Michelle820
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      Hi, I have an appt scheduled next Monday for body photography. Of course I am very hesitant! Has anyone had this done here? Will I be completely without clothes? Of course my recent WLE area is above my left breast:/ I am very nervous, mostly embarrassed.  Hate to say this is one of the main reasons I avoided full body checkups at my derm…only went for problem visits…which led me to my current situation (had suspicious tiny black "freckle" looked at which was a melanoma in situ). I have a million freckles and moles. Plus a strong history of basal cells.

      thank you for any info or suggestions you may have!

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        • January 11, 2017 at 12:14 am
        Aloha14
        Participant

          I've never had body photography but I'm going in for a whole body skin check up soon and will ask about it. I also have a million freckles and moles and there's no way I can keep track of all of it. I wonder if the photography is being done by the dermatologist and a nurse if the dermatologist is a male? I can understand why you would be uncomfortable with the photography but it's sure seems worth it to identify potential areas of concern early. Let us know how it goes. 

          • January 11, 2017 at 12:14 am
          Aloha14
          Participant

            I've never had body photography but I'm going in for a whole body skin check up soon and will ask about it. I also have a million freckles and moles and there's no way I can keep track of all of it. I wonder if the photography is being done by the dermatologist and a nurse if the dermatologist is a male? I can understand why you would be uncomfortable with the photography but it's sure seems worth it to identify potential areas of concern early. Let us know how it goes. 

              • January 11, 2017 at 12:36 am
              Michelle820
              Participant

                I believe (don't quote me) that it's a photographer that is doing the photos:/ I had to schedule a time/daythat the "photographer" was there. I will let you know how it goes. I think some insurances cover the cost, however, the Derm at Penn told me that he didn't think mine covered it–and I have pretty good insurance. Oh well, if it helps me I guess it's worth it. Just unsure what I am to do with the whole process other than comparing for any changes.

                • January 11, 2017 at 12:36 am
                Michelle820
                Participant

                  I believe (don't quote me) that it's a photographer that is doing the photos:/ I had to schedule a time/daythat the "photographer" was there. I will let you know how it goes. I think some insurances cover the cost, however, the Derm at Penn told me that he didn't think mine covered it–and I have pretty good insurance. Oh well, if it helps me I guess it's worth it. Just unsure what I am to do with the whole process other than comparing for any changes.

                  • January 11, 2017 at 12:36 am
                  Michelle820
                  Participant

                    I believe (don't quote me) that it's a photographer that is doing the photos:/ I had to schedule a time/daythat the "photographer" was there. I will let you know how it goes. I think some insurances cover the cost, however, the Derm at Penn told me that he didn't think mine covered it–and I have pretty good insurance. Oh well, if it helps me I guess it's worth it. Just unsure what I am to do with the whole process other than comparing for any changes.

                  • January 11, 2017 at 12:14 am
                  Aloha14
                  Participant

                    I've never had body photography but I'm going in for a whole body skin check up soon and will ask about it. I also have a million freckles and moles and there's no way I can keep track of all of it. I wonder if the photography is being done by the dermatologist and a nurse if the dermatologist is a male? I can understand why you would be uncomfortable with the photography but it's sure seems worth it to identify potential areas of concern early. Let us know how it goes. 

                    • January 11, 2017 at 2:19 am
                    Janner
                    Participant

                      I've had them done twice.  It's done as artfully as can be done.  Minimal embarassment.  None of this is easy but think of it this way – if the photo session saves you from unnecessary biopsies and gives you that baseline that helps curb "imagination", it's time well spent.   It's what I say to myself every time I see my derm.  "10 minutes of embarassment to save my life".  Is that reallly so bad?  I think it's totally worth it.  It's all about attitude.  I just find a topic of conversation or questions and try to distract myself during visits.

                        • January 11, 2017 at 2:25 am
                        Michelle820
                        Participant

                          Thanks, good idea! Guess it's not a good time to discuss diet and exercise though!!! Lol

                          • January 11, 2017 at 2:25 am
                          Michelle820
                          Participant

                            Thanks, good idea! Guess it's not a good time to discuss diet and exercise though!!! Lol

                            • January 11, 2017 at 2:25 am
                            Michelle820
                            Participant

                              Thanks, good idea! Guess it's not a good time to discuss diet and exercise though!!! Lol

                            • January 11, 2017 at 2:19 am
                            Janner
                            Participant

                              I've had them done twice.  It's done as artfully as can be done.  Minimal embarassment.  None of this is easy but think of it this way – if the photo session saves you from unnecessary biopsies and gives you that baseline that helps curb "imagination", it's time well spent.   It's what I say to myself every time I see my derm.  "10 minutes of embarassment to save my life".  Is that reallly so bad?  I think it's totally worth it.  It's all about attitude.  I just find a topic of conversation or questions and try to distract myself during visits.

                              • January 11, 2017 at 2:19 am
                              Janner
                              Participant

                                I've had them done twice.  It's done as artfully as can be done.  Minimal embarassment.  None of this is easy but think of it this way – if the photo session saves you from unnecessary biopsies and gives you that baseline that helps curb "imagination", it's time well spent.   It's what I say to myself every time I see my derm.  "10 minutes of embarassment to save my life".  Is that reallly so bad?  I think it's totally worth it.  It's all about attitude.  I just find a topic of conversation or questions and try to distract myself during visits.

                                • January 11, 2017 at 5:59 am
                                _Paul_
                                Participant

                                  I did it. They called it grid photography. In a well lit studio, about 30 photos were taken, with a ruler in each image. The lighting is very important to get a uniform set of photos.

                                  My dermatologist always refers to these during a skin check, and has found new nevi this way. My insurance covered the  $1,000 for the pics. I have both prints and a disc.

                                  All the best – Paul

                                  • January 11, 2017 at 5:59 am
                                  _Paul_
                                  Participant

                                    I did it. They called it grid photography. In a well lit studio, about 30 photos were taken, with a ruler in each image. The lighting is very important to get a uniform set of photos.

                                    My dermatologist always refers to these during a skin check, and has found new nevi this way. My insurance covered the  $1,000 for the pics. I have both prints and a disc.

                                    All the best – Paul

                                      • January 11, 2017 at 10:44 am
                                      Michelle820
                                      Participant

                                        Thank you! And all the best to you too:)

                                        • January 11, 2017 at 10:44 am
                                        Michelle820
                                        Participant

                                          Thank you! And all the best to you too:)

                                          • January 11, 2017 at 10:44 am
                                          Michelle820
                                          Participant

                                            Thank you! And all the best to you too:)

                                          • January 11, 2017 at 5:59 am
                                          _Paul_
                                          Participant

                                            I did it. They called it grid photography. In a well lit studio, about 30 photos were taken, with a ruler in each image. The lighting is very important to get a uniform set of photos.

                                            My dermatologist always refers to these during a skin check, and has found new nevi this way. My insurance covered the  $1,000 for the pics. I have both prints and a disc.

                                            All the best – Paul

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