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Morphing Photos Before Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Can we plan a plastic surgery to the nose through the programme of morphing or morpheus photo morpher or does this sound totally unscientific? Yours sincerely,Theodora.
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Doritsa
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Computer imaging and rhinoplasty
Computer imaging is something that is offered bvy some surgeons. I do not offer it. I think that it is difficult to guarantee the result from the image and patients think that is exactly what they are going to get. In many cases a similar result can be achieved but not always. Go to a good surgeon with good consistent results.
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Morphing photos for rhinoplasty
Many doctors use computer imaging to help their discussing rhinoplasty surgeons. I prefer to draw on photos taken of the patient on the day of consultation. It doesn't really matter. What is most important is to realize that whatever is drawn or morphed is only a guide towards a desired result. Surgery is much more complicated and you should not believe that whatever is morphed can be achieved. It is best to have your surgeon show you photo examples of previous patients who had similar...
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Photo morphing for rhinoplasty
Computer imaging is very helpful in planning rhinoplasty and can allow you to 'try out' changes beforehand. The photos help reduce the uncertainty of 'making the tip smaller' and other ambiguous descriptions of the goals of surgery. Morphing, or blending from one photo to another also can help demonstrate the subtle changes in rhinoplasty. The better the understanding between you and your surgeon, the better the result.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Pre-operative Morphing
I have been using computer imaging for nearly 18 years. The technology marches on and the imaging has gotten much easier. I find that I can better demonstrate to the patient what would work and what would not work. Patients can see the "morphed" appearnace of the nose in the consultaton. Patients like to see what they can look like.
It helps me plan their surgery. I conservatively morph the photos. The worse thing I can do is...
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Morphing Pictures before Surgery
To answer the question "is altering a photograph completely unscientific?" I would say no. I think it is very helpful to make sure I understand exactly what the patient wants and so the patient can have realistic expectations, but you have to be cautious.
Many people that come to see me for nose surgery, want their nose morphed prior to surgery. I will often take a photo of the person and alter the photo to what I think I can reasonably achieve with surgery. Often more dramatic...
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Computerized Photomorphing for Rhinoplasty Results
I have been photo morphing for over 15 years and find it an invaluable communication and surgical planning tool. While I make it clear that photo morphing is not a guarantee of results, it does allow us to look at several options and, more importantly, to show how excessive surgery is not favorable, and to demonstrate the limitations of rhinoplasty. Your surgeon should be the one that does the photo morphing for rhinoplasty, or at least review it should others in the office...
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Computerized Video Imaging in Rhinoplasty is Educational
I have used computerized video imaging during rhinoplasty as an educational tool for years. The images created are simulations that are very helpful in educating each patient about their particular issues. The images are not a guarantee of results, but a way of having a "visual" conversation about any proposed changes in the nose shape through surgery. Combined with before and after photographs of my past patients after rhinoplasty, and other educational information,...
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Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Video imaging is helpful to both patient and doctor
Absolutely! I think a great way for a patient and a surgeon to evaluate whether they are on the same page is to do morphing before images to estimate what surgical results can be achieved. Video imaging allows the patient and the surgeon to view expected results and determine if they are on the same page. Most facial plastic surgeons have this ability and routinely do it before rhinoplasty surgery.
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Computer imaging for rhinoplasty
Many rhinoplasty surgeons use software that can project what one might look kike after surgery. This can be a nice tool for planning the operation. Remember that it is easier to draw a line on the computer than surgically doing this on someones flesh. Rhinoplasty can be difficult to get good consistent results as noses are a combination of tissues. Best to see an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon. Bring in photos of what you might reasonably want. Ask to see...
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Is pre-rhinoplasty computer morphing a good idea?
I find in office computer morphing with my patients to be immensely productive as it really allows us to determine what changes are desired and to what relative degree. There's no one aesthetic ideal so your preferences are what is important.
The keys to morphing are to be conservative with the changes, make sure the changes are realistic given the anatomy, and understand that no one can guarantee the results of the computer morphing.
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Computer simulation in Rhinoplasty
Computer simulation in rhinoplasty is an important adjunct during our consultation with the patient. Not only does it serve the patient by giving them a visual idea what thir nose can look like but also gives the surgeon an important feedback as to what the patient likes. If I perform a simulation on apatient that I believe looks good and harmonius with their other features but the patient desires somewhat diffrent result, it is an important signal of aesthetic discordance between the doctor...
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New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Computer imaging for rhinoplasty
I do morph photos for patients needing rhinoplasty. This gives them some idea of what the changes will look like although we inform them that the results may vary from the morphed photo to some extent. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Photo "morphing" is a very helpful tool during rhinoplasty consultation
Photo "morphing" is a very helpful tool during rhinoplasty consultation. Modifying images taken in the office using computer software allows you and your potential surgeon to figure out whether your aesthetic goals are the same. This should not be construed as a guaranteed result but it is a communication tool. The experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can tell you what changes are possible and which are unrealistic. This should allow you and your chosen surgeon to proceed to surgery with the same...
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Morphing can be helpful, but beware
Computer imaging can be very useful in planning for rhinoplasty. I would advise to use caution. Be sure your surgeon can deliver on what he says he can do. Anyone can make a computer make a picture look better. It is far more difficult to actually perform the surgery. I would advise you to see multiple surgeons in consultation before having any surgery. See a lot of before and after pictures to see if you like the quality of their work. Board...
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Computer imaging
Yes you can. I find computer imaging in rhinoplasty to be a very effective communication tool for my patients and me to be on the same page regarding surgical goals. Most surgeons use software programs specifically developed for surgical application so the image is reflective of a realistic result. Other programs are more like photoshopping and may not demonstrate a true result (see magazine photos). You should have a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon who uses this technology.
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Computer imaging for plastic surgery
I think it is useful to use a computer to allow the patient to visualize the potential effects of surgery. It should be remembered that with the aid of a computer someone can move your nose to the middle of the forehead which just is not possible in real life.
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Morphing Rhinoplasty photos
I have found that using computer imaging to show patients what I am trying to achieve is very beneficial. I stress that this is what I would like to achieve and by no means is it a guarantee. Sometimes it helps patients by showing them what I can't do as well. By no means should this be considered a guarantee. Good luck
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Morphing
Mant doctors use morphing by computer to evaluate a nose pre op. The last study that I saw really feels that good doctor patient communication is best
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Morphing before rhinoplasty good idea for teaching!
Hi there. I routinely morph my patients photos, although we take the photos in a very standardized setting and positioning, with standard views. This allows before/after comparison but also more realistic morphing. Most commonly I morph the side view, as this is where most of the changes are seen the easiest with the least distortion of other facial features. I recommend you find a physician who can listen to what changes you want to your nose and who can then morph your photo to demonstrate...
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