Computer Imaging Plastic Surgery

Being a shown a realistic depiction of what plastic surgery can achieve will confer greater comfort and patience with the plastic surgery procedure. This is the simple concept behind computer imaging. The recent advances in the field of digital photography and image treatment software have revolutionized what can be done in the plastic surgery industry. The use of these cutting-edge computer technologies can provide tremendous advantages, with the major one being the ability to preview achievable surgical results before surgery.

The basis behind computer imaging is simple are normally performed during consultation with our surgeon. Your images are captured on the computer with a digital camera and processed onto a computer screen. Using the computer imaging software, the patient's post-operative results can be visualized after simulation of the patient's desired surgical procedure(s). These post-operative pictures can be immediately viewed, analyzed and refined.

It is highly stressed that computer imaging is an educational and communication tool, and acts as an approximation of the result, NOT the actual result itself.

Through computer imaging, communication between patient and doctor are improved since both parties can discuss the procedure and results in more detail following visualization of a potential result. It provides both the patient and the surgeon a higher level of insight and understanding to better make predictions and plans for surgical procedures. This is the most important fundamental aspect of plastic surgery - that you and your doctor are on the same page in regards to artistic and aesthetic vision.

Computer imaging also allow patients to become actively involved in what they anticipate and desire in a result and the spectrum of potential results. It helps to present the degrees and range of options available, and allows the doctor to envision not only what surgery to do and how much, but also very importantly, when not to do a certain procedure and technique.

Because computer imaging can supply a "before and after" picture, you will be a get a much better sense of whether you're an appropriate candidate for a particular surgery procedure(s). The pre-operative imaging session gives you a more realistic expectation about results and thus greater peace of mind. If you are considering multiple procedures, it helps you to determine if you like one or several or all.

Plastic surgery is not a process you should undergo without first considering all of its ramifications. Computer imaging can help you decide whether it is right for you. Your imaging session is an opportunity to fully communicate your desires for your appearance. Imaging is about communication, and in cosmetic surgery, communication is the most indispensable tool of all.