Can Rhinoplasty results be previewed?

Computer imaging is sometimes a useful tool for communication between the patient and the doctor. However it doesnot predict an outcome. It is easy to perform "surgery" on a computer. Photoshop flawlessly creates beautiful visual effects. The computer simulation does not, however, predict the effects on the... more

Some of the plastic surgeon's offices offer a computer imaging for the Rhinoplasty results preview and review purpose. It gives a patient an opportunity to view and discuss the options of the nose changes. Some patients value a chance to discuss and "design together" with a surgeon a desired look. It... more

My son can make you a great nose on a computer: he knows nothing about noses. Look at the surgeons before/after noses that are similar to yours. This will give a better idea as to what the doctor actually does.

Computer imaging is an invaluable tool for patients seeking cosmetic alterations to their face and neck. While words can be used to describe desires and expected outcomes, using a visual medium truly enhances the communication between doctor and patient. I do computer imaging on all of my patients. I tell them... more

Nik, You can have your nose "morphed" with one of the many morphing software applications that are available. In fact, you can probably even morph the photo yourself with photoshop to see how your proposed surgery might look. You could bring your altered photo to your plastic surgeon to see if the results... more

Morphing is excellent tool for the modern rhinoplasty surgeon. Morphing allows the rhinoplasty surgeon to: 1. Morphing communicates the artistic goals of the surgery with the patient.  We all have different standards of beauty and morphing is a fantastic way to confirm that the surgeon and... more

I find computer imaging software most helpful to better understand what your desires are. It is really a GREAT communication tool. It really works best on profile view. Do you want your nose more or less projected (how far it sticks off your face) or do you want it more or less turned up? Do you want a... more

There are several methods that rhinoplasty surgeons use in their practices to help patients understand what their surgical result may look like. Some surgeons prefer to use tracing paper overlying the patient photographs. This can give patients a rough idea of what to expect from surgery. Computer imaging,... more

It is possible to do computer imaging for rhinoplasty. However, you must keep in mind that this is just imaging and the computer cannot predict how your own tissues will react to the surgery. However, you are able to get a general idea of what your nose would look like. For your question about what your... more

In my office, I routinely use digital simulation to explain my rhinoplasty procedures to patients. I use the simulation with the assistance of the patient to come up with mutual goals for surgery. I always make it known that a simulation is not a guarantee of outcome. There are many factors beyond the... more