Rhinoplasty: Cost, Pics, Reviews, Q&A

Video Imaging

I agree with the other surgeons, while imaging is useful it certainly does not reflect on the skill of the surgeon. It certainly will not help the final result! (Jonathan Weiler, MD, Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon)

Is It a Red Flag if a Surgeon Does Not Use Digital Imaging?

Videoimaging is a useful communication tool. However, many highly experienced surgeons do not use it or do not use it for every patient.

If your surgeon is experienced and has many pleasing before and after photos and has earned your trust, I wouldn’t hold a lack of video imaging against them. (Stephen Weber, MD, FACS, Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Computer simulation for rhinoplasty

Computer simulation is a communication tool during the rhinoplasty consultation process so that the surgeon and the patient can both be on the same page. Some surgeons do not believe in rhinoplasty computer simulation and do not offer it to their patients, but this is not a reflection of the quality of work performed by the surgeon.

The important metric to look at is the experience and results the surgeon could deliver, regardless of the rhinoplasty computer simulation. We have a virtual rhinoplasty imaging software App on our website for you to try out (William Portuese, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Red flag if not using imaging.

Rhinoplasty computer simulation photo

Rhinoplasty computer simulation is a very helpful communication tool. However I would rely more on seeing photos of the surgeon’s before and after actual patients in making a decision then on any computer images.

It should not prejudice you if the surgeon dos not use this tool. (Michael L. Schwartz, MD, West Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Digital imaging and reality of surgery

Digital imaging is mostly a marketing and sales tool. Surgery is tissue art. Two don’t synchronize. You need a surgeon and not a photoshop artist. Find a good surgeon and drop digital intrigues. (Vasdev Rai, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

Digital Imaging Red Flag

Rhinoplasty computer simulation image

Red flag for not using digital imaging? I think not. The only red flag that could be associated with digital imaging is a Surgeon presenting a digitally morphed image as guarantee of result. In fact, studies have shown about a 40% correlation between preoperative image and result.

My 10 year old boy could do an excellent job digitally morphing a nose, but only an experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon will have the judgment, skill, and artistic sensibility to obtain great results. (Stephen Prendiville, MD, Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Computer imaging helps consultation process as long as the surgeon can deliver what he shows

Most of my patients coming for consultation for rhinoplasty procedure are very excited about computer imaging done during the consultation process. This great technology allows the patient to visualize final result.

Patients feel they have a better chance to express their expectations working together with a surgeon on their image. This is now even more enhanced with Vectra 3D technology.

Surgeon on the other hand can easily point out the limitations – what can and cannot be achieved. It is just a tool – great help, but should not define surgeon’s skills. The most important after all is surgeon’s experience and his capabilities to deliver the best result for the patient.

So please choose an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon that can demonstrate with before and after photos that he is the one you can trust to change you appearance. Only before and after photos are real and lots of them! Computer imaging is easy. Surgery is not (Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

Red flag or not?

I like to involve my patients in the planning for a rhinoplasty, and the imaging software enables me to do this. I also think it helps me plan a better and more realistic approach to the nose. Some surgeons think it may give a patient false expectations and, therefore, shy away from using it.

It is not a red flag, but in this day and age I have to question why not use the technology. (Stuart H. Bentkover, MD, Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Rhinoplasty computer imaging online free – Red Flag or Useful Tool?

There are a variety of reasons surgeons don’t use computer imaging for rhinoplasty consultations. Some are afraid of an implied warranty, some don’t like computers, and some can’t afford it. It does add time to the consultation proces. And yes, misused, it can be all marketing. But in my view, computer imaging for rhinoplasty is a useful communications tool. It helps me understand my patients better, and it helps them better understand my aesthetic goal for them. If we can’t agree on imaging, then we shouldn’t go ahead.

So I don’t think it is a red flag for a surgeon not to use imaging. It is more important for you to see the surgeon’s before and after photos. (James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS, Long Island Plastic Surgeon)

Is It a Red Flag if a Surgeon Does Not Use Digital Imaging?

I have performed Rhinoplasty, for over 25 years, and in my opinion it’s the contrary. Imaging is and should only be seen as a marketing tool as the method that the software manipulates the nose could never been duplicated with a Rhinoplasty. Patients should always see real before and afters and the “red flag” would be if the Rhinoplasty Surgeon relies on imaging alone. (Francis R. Palmer, III, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Digital Imaging is just another tool. In my opinion it is a great one to communicate and convey the message across to the patient so that the patient can understand the process and visualize the results. Some Surgeons use it and some dont. But it is certainly not a red flag provided you can relate to and like the surgeons before and after photos (Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Sydney Plastic Surgeon)

Computer imaging and rhinoplasty surgery

Computer imaging is a useful educational tool but not essential to getting a successful surgical outcome. There must be good communication between you and your surgeon this is the essential step. (Jeffrey Zwiren, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)