The plastic surgery industry has come a long way, thanks to advances in technology. One of the most useful tools a plastic surgeon can use when preparing a patient for a plastic surgery procedure is computer imaging, which allows the surgeon to photograph a person and modify his or her image on the computer screen.
By allowing a patient to see what he or she will look like after surgery, the software allows the surgeon to not only manage a patient’s expectations but also to achieve a better understanding of the patient’s goals.
For instance, many breast augmentation patients have a hard time determining the size and shape of their new breasts. Patients often struggle with choosing a size that won’t be too large or too small for their bodies.
Computer imaging can eliminate most of the patient’s concerns by allowing her to see how different sizes and shapes will look in proportion to the rest of her body.
Preoperative computer imaging is not only for breast enhancement surgery patients. It can help patients better understand and prepare for a number of cosmetic procedures, including nose surgery, face lift, brow lift and liposuction.
If you are in the Washington DC metro area, including Virginia and Maryland, and are considering undergoing a plastic surgery procedure, we invite you to come in and see how cosmetic surgery might look on you.
We recognize that the decision to undergo plastic surgery is an extremely personal one. As a result, we do everything we can to understand your desires and reasons for wanting surgery so we can achieve your goals. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Cohen, please contact our plastic surgeons today.
