Visited a seattleplastic surgeon for a consultation. After waiting months to see them, we meet to discuss my Nose, an exam was done I was asked several questions then was shown “similar” work. I asked for a visual or some design guidance so I could get a sense of what she said is possible against what I envisioned. I was told they don’t provide any visual. How is this possible? How would someone spend thousands of dollars comfortably not fully understanding what the final outcome would be?
Answer: Computer Imaging may be helpful for establishing goals for rhinoplasty surgery. We have been offering computer Imaging for 24 years, and in our experience this is a valuable tool for showing people what they can expect to achieve after surgery. If you don't have a good feeling about your consultation and surgeon, please consider visiting another reputable rhinoplasty specialist who does offer computer Imaging. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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Answer: Computer Imaging may be helpful for establishing goals for rhinoplasty surgery. We have been offering computer Imaging for 24 years, and in our experience this is a valuable tool for showing people what they can expect to achieve after surgery. If you don't have a good feeling about your consultation and surgeon, please consider visiting another reputable rhinoplasty specialist who does offer computer Imaging. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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Answer: Computer simulation for rhinoplasty surgery Thank you for your question. There are two very different points of view on this matter and surgeons are divided in clear separate positions.
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Answer: Computer simulation for rhinoplasty surgery Thank you for your question. There are two very different points of view on this matter and surgeons are divided in clear separate positions.
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May 6, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery Hello! Thank you for your question.Some surgeons prefer not to prepare any simulation during the consultation because the final outcome won't be 100% the same. Anyway, with this information in mind you can contact any surgeon, and it is possible to prepare a simulation with photos taken by you. Anyway, the simulation would be in 2 Dimensions. With a virtual consultation you can have a simulation, no need to wait for months.
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May 6, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery Hello! Thank you for your question.Some surgeons prefer not to prepare any simulation during the consultation because the final outcome won't be 100% the same. Anyway, with this information in mind you can contact any surgeon, and it is possible to prepare a simulation with photos taken by you. Anyway, the simulation would be in 2 Dimensions. With a virtual consultation you can have a simulation, no need to wait for months.
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May 4, 2023
Answer: My opinion? Not acceptable. Today, morphs are a tool that are not difficult to arrange. You need to see the doctor's morph, so you know whether what she is picturing for your nose is the same as what you are picturing for your nose -- were the same priorities addressed? Was enough done? Too much? It helps you find a goal that you like best, and it helps the surgeon know what the goal should be, too. You can never hit that goal exactly, but it's still very useful.
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May 4, 2023
Answer: My opinion? Not acceptable. Today, morphs are a tool that are not difficult to arrange. You need to see the doctor's morph, so you know whether what she is picturing for your nose is the same as what you are picturing for your nose -- were the same priorities addressed? Was enough done? Too much? It helps you find a goal that you like best, and it helps the surgeon know what the goal should be, too. You can never hit that goal exactly, but it's still very useful.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty consultation Your questions are valid. Our practice (Plastic Surgery Northwest in Spokane, WA) uses Vectra 3D imaging to help demonstrate the changes that can be achieved with a well planned and executed rhinoplasty. I also demonstrate the changes I plan to make using 2D printed photographs of my patients (this is particularly helpful in the lateral view). I want my patients to know exactly what I am planning to ensure that our goals are aligned. If my patient has a different vision for their outcome, I absolutely want to know about that before surgery so that I can adjust my plans. This is particularly important for the female nose when it comes to altering tip projection and the supratip break. These discussions sometimes result in me telling the patient that I can't deliver what they want, which is just as important.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty consultation Your questions are valid. Our practice (Plastic Surgery Northwest in Spokane, WA) uses Vectra 3D imaging to help demonstrate the changes that can be achieved with a well planned and executed rhinoplasty. I also demonstrate the changes I plan to make using 2D printed photographs of my patients (this is particularly helpful in the lateral view). I want my patients to know exactly what I am planning to ensure that our goals are aligned. If my patient has a different vision for their outcome, I absolutely want to know about that before surgery so that I can adjust my plans. This is particularly important for the female nose when it comes to altering tip projection and the supratip break. These discussions sometimes result in me telling the patient that I can't deliver what they want, which is just as important.
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