Computer Imaging Helpful or Misleading for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Video imaging is a great communication tool between a patient and their Facial Plastic Surgeon. If used conservatively by an experienced surgeon it can give you a very good idea of what your results will likely be. In inexperienced hands, it can also show you results that are unrealistic. Your profile, front and base view should be simulated without too much difficulty. It is important to note that this is a communication tool and not a guarantee of results. With regard to packing, I never use nasal packing and know very few surgeons that still do. You should be fine without nasal packing. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Rhinoplasty with computer imaging is great marketing tool but that is not usually what the patient gets. I use 35 years of before and after photos of real patients. You want to see not what someone can do on a computer but on real patients like you!