Is It Possible to Get a Photograph?

asked 11 months ago by NYHOPE in New York, NY
Latest answer by Christopher R. Hove, MD
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Tags: photos, results

I am going for a revision rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. I would like a picture showing me what I may look like is this possible? I am scared to have something done without me knowing what I might look like.

6 answers to Is It Possible to Get a Photograph?

Computer imaging for cosmetic surgery

Yes, you can have a simulated "after" photograph before cosmetic surgery. I routinely use this, and find it very helpful to communicate with patients about their expected results. It helps me learn what patients want, and allows me to gauge whether their expectations are achievable or not. But beware any surgeon who guarantees that you look exactly the same as the image- you won't. A human face is not made of pixels, and you have to expect that there... more

Christopher R. Hove, MD
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes with 3D Imaging

At my office in beverly hills we offer Vectra 3D imaging, which takes a picture of your face and we can morph it so you can see results before agreeing to the surgery. It sounds like the solution you are looking for! see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Computer imaging

You can have computer imaging done. i find this to be a very helpful communication tool. It also helps you see if the changes you desire do result in the look you want . I try to be very conservative though and only show what i think are realistic changes. Computer images are not a guarantee and should not be thought of as one.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Computer morphing of possible revision rhinoplasty and chin augmentation result

Many plastic surgeons (including myself) will do preoperative computer simulation of possible surgical changes. Not everyone does, however. I'm comfortable with the process and make sure my patients understand that the photos are not a guarantee of a final result. Morphing is very helpful for patients to get an idea of the possible changes that can be made (and what it'll look like on their face). In some cases seeing before and after photos of other patients with similar anatomy... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

I think computer imaging is very helpful for revision rhinoplasty consultations

I have been performing computer imaging for rhinoplasty since starting in practice 23 years ago. Until a few years ago, I didn't do this for revision rhinoplasty. Now I find it to be a very good tool to demonstrate the different changes that might occur with revision surgery. This makes it an excellent discussion tool to decide how aggressive we need to be, what we decide to change and what we choose to leave alone. However, unlike primary rhinoplasty, this is a discussion tool to decide... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.mdface.com

Usually not

I gave up imaging patients before surgery because I found that I was a better surgeon than computer operater. Also revisions are the most difficult and a result can not be guaranteed. Talk to the doctor before , if you are not assured, then get another opinion.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.wrmd.com

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