Unauthorized Medical Image Sharing Questionnaire

Were Your Medical Procedure Photos or Videos Posted Online Without Your Consent?

Many patients trust medspas and cosmetic surgery clinics to maintain their privacy and dignity—especially when undergoing sensitive procedures. But some providers have been caught recording or photographing patients without consent and posting an intimate medical image or video on social media for marketing purposes.

If this has happened to you, you may have a legal claim for invasion of privacy, breach of medical confidentiality, and emotional distress.

Unlawful Sharing of Medical Image by Clinics and Medspas

Across the country, patients—particularly those undergoing plastic surgery, dermatological treatments, or intimate procedures—have reported that photos or videos were taken during their procedures and posted publicly without permission. In some cases, the recordings happened while the patient was under anesthesia or unconscious, and despite having explicitly refused consent for any such use.

These unauthorized posts often appear on:

• Instagram Stories or Reels

• TikTok videos and “before-and-after” montages

• Practice websites and online ads

• Training materials shared publicly without consent

Consent Matters, But It’s Being Ignored

Patients often sign informed consent forms before surgery or treatment. These forms may:

• Limit use of images to medical or research purposes only

• Prohibit marketing or public sharing of photos or videos

• Require separate written consent for social media use

But in several reported cases, clinics have violated those consent terms—even after giving verbal and written assurances that no photos would be shared. In some instances, patients had to repeatedly demand takedowns, only to see the same images reposted later.

The Harm

The public dissemination of intimate medical images—especially involving naked body parts, scars, or surgical sites—can lead to:

• Severe emotional distress and embarrassment

• Loss of trust in medical providers

• Exacerbation of existing trauma

• Social, professional, or reputational harm

• Ongoing anxiety or depression

You should never be used as a marketing tool—especially without your clear, informed, and written permission.

We’re Investigating

Our firm is currently investigating unauthorized image use and privacy violations by medspas, plastic surgery practices, and cosmetic clinics. If you:

• Participated in a medical or cosmetic procedure involving sensitive body areas

• Withheld consent for photos/videos to be used for marketing

• Later discovered that your image was posted online without permission

• Suffered emotional distress or reputational harm as a result

— then you may be eligible to pursue legal action for compensation and accountability.

Contact Us Confidentially

If this situation sounds familiar—or if you have concerns about a procedure you underwent—we want to hear from you. All consultations are free and strictly confidential. Fill out the questionnaire below for us to get a better idea of your situation!

Email us at [email protected]
Or call us at (202) 470-3520

Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is a nationally recognized law firm with experience in privacy, patient rights, and consumer protection. We’ve helped recover millions on behalf of individuals whose rights were violated by corporate or medical misconduct.