Looking to confirm whether a doctor should provide you with a mock-up or not. I trust my doctor and he does not provide mock-ups, but I have anxiety with not having a "visual" . . . thoughts?
April 7, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty: Morphing Imaging Software Dear franklin28, Thank you for your question. While morphing imaging to show a possible anticipated rhinoplasty result is often help in setting realistic expectations for both the surgeon and patient, not all surgeons use this method in their consultation. Not having this modality available does not take away from the expertise of the surgeon. Surgeons who do use morphing imaging software also make sure to emphasize that the morphed images are not a guarantee of results. I recommend you seek an in-person consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is an experienced rhinoplasty specialist who can perform a thorough evaluation and discuss with you the best surgical options to meet your goals.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty: Morphing Imaging Software Dear franklin28, Thank you for your question. While morphing imaging to show a possible anticipated rhinoplasty result is often help in setting realistic expectations for both the surgeon and patient, not all surgeons use this method in their consultation. Not having this modality available does not take away from the expertise of the surgeon. Surgeons who do use morphing imaging software also make sure to emphasize that the morphed images are not a guarantee of results. I recommend you seek an in-person consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is an experienced rhinoplasty specialist who can perform a thorough evaluation and discuss with you the best surgical options to meet your goals.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty imaging I would not choose a surgeon on the basis of whether they do computer imaging. I don’t do computer imaging but do something different which I feel is more helpful. I take a profile of the person using my cell phone then have it printed off. I then use a pencil to give the person an idea of what I plan to change. Much simpler and easier to help the patient understand what I plan to achieve.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty imaging I would not choose a surgeon on the basis of whether they do computer imaging. I don’t do computer imaging but do something different which I feel is more helpful. I take a profile of the person using my cell phone then have it printed off. I then use a pencil to give the person an idea of what I plan to change. Much simpler and easier to help the patient understand what I plan to achieve.
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