A New Camera for Cosmetic Surgery

Abstract

Introduction:

The use of a camera is essential in cosmetic surgery to record results using preoperative and postoperative photographs. The Polaroid Macro 5 SLR is a new camera for close-up photographs. The camera was examined to evaluate the ease of its use and the quality of the close-up photos.

Materials and Methods:

Photographs were reproduced at the settings available; these settings are: 0.2× (20%), 0.4× (40%), 1× (100%), 2× (200%), and 3× (300%). Multiple exposures were utilized in six patients to show a variety of problems such as skin lesions, facial abnormalities, and ryhtids.

Results:

The instant photos were of high quality with accurate reproduction of the abnormalities. The camera was easy to load, focus, and use.

Discussion:

The Polaroid camera takes exposures with almost instant reproduction of the abnormality. There is no need to wait for the results or to send the film out for processing. Since the Macro 5 SLR is only for close-up photographs, the camera is limited to subjects only as large as the head. Another camera is necessary for exposures requiring larger portions of the body. The close-up photography does not require lens changes but has a convenient rotating magnification selector knob. This easy-to-use camera is an excellent addition to the needs of the cosmetic surgeon who requires photos of small areas.