Hello. I had my consultation and I have read reviews before so I was already aware but my surgeon doesn't offer visual imaging at all. He said to me that it is worthless and it gives people false expectations as it doesn't account for skin/ cartilage etc. I agree but I find it our hard to see if we are on the same page.I have shown him pictures & I like a long ethnic nose. He told me that in the operation he does what looks best but what if his idea of best is completely different to mine.
June 15, 2015
Answer: Imaging and rhinoplasty Every physician has their own communication style and preferences. I find 3D imaging and simulation is useful to both the patient and myslef in the consultation and preop planning phase. Recently I have had patients do their own morphing, and bring in ideas of how they want their nose to look, as there are photoshop programs widely available to the lay public too. I think its an excellent tool, and I don't dissuade them from using their own morphing app or software program, although I use the Vectra 3D imaging in my office on nearly every rhinoplasty patient. I just explain what I can and can't do with surgery versus the imaging simulation so that they know what to expect. Good luck!
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Imaging and rhinoplasty Every physician has their own communication style and preferences. I find 3D imaging and simulation is useful to both the patient and myslef in the consultation and preop planning phase. Recently I have had patients do their own morphing, and bring in ideas of how they want their nose to look, as there are photoshop programs widely available to the lay public too. I think its an excellent tool, and I don't dissuade them from using their own morphing app or software program, although I use the Vectra 3D imaging in my office on nearly every rhinoplasty patient. I just explain what I can and can't do with surgery versus the imaging simulation so that they know what to expect. Good luck!
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Photographic simulation Hi there. I know many surgeons do not offer imaging. Is it a negative?I can't do without it when I communicate with a patient. It tells me that we are both headed in the same direction and on the same page as you say, and gives a very real simulation of what I am aiming for in surgery. I personally however do not understand why a surgeon would say that it is not representative of the result they are trying to achieve. Current software is very sophisticated. After examining you and doing photographs, I can then simulate what I think is achievable. One can show anything with the software so I should be able to make it realistic. The result I achieve should then be close to what I show you, or at least headed in a similar direction, give or take some allowance for the quality of your tissues and healing.So does it mean that it is a negative if a surgeon doesn't use it? Probably not. It probably means they have just not used it. However most rhinoplasty surgeons use imaging software these days. It is a very useful tool.I hope this helps.
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Photographic simulation Hi there. I know many surgeons do not offer imaging. Is it a negative?I can't do without it when I communicate with a patient. It tells me that we are both headed in the same direction and on the same page as you say, and gives a very real simulation of what I am aiming for in surgery. I personally however do not understand why a surgeon would say that it is not representative of the result they are trying to achieve. Current software is very sophisticated. After examining you and doing photographs, I can then simulate what I think is achievable. One can show anything with the software so I should be able to make it realistic. The result I achieve should then be close to what I show you, or at least headed in a similar direction, give or take some allowance for the quality of your tissues and healing.So does it mean that it is a negative if a surgeon doesn't use it? Probably not. It probably means they have just not used it. However most rhinoplasty surgeons use imaging software these days. It is a very useful tool.I hope this helps.
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