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Virtual Cosmetic Surgery
What is Virtual Cosmetic Surgery?Sophisticated computer software has been developed to simulate an actual surgical procedure on the human body. First, the doctor will photograph you and upload these images into their computer. Then the doctor will discuss your preferences for surgery and the look you are trying to achieve. Your surgeon will enter these parameters into the computer which will adjust your actual body image according to the doctor’s commands. These alterations will simulate the exact methods used during actual plastic surgery and will give you a good idea of how you will look after undergoing your chosen operation.Benefits of Virtual Plastic SurgeryVirtual reality simulators used in cosmetic surgery applications can be a valuable tool for both the doctor and the patient. The patient can see in advance if the results of a chosen procedure will suit their anatomical goals. They can try out a variety of looks to make sure they are confident about the body aesthetic they really want to achieve. The doctor can use the process as a way to insure good communication with the patient. The doctor can actually see the result the patient wants and can save the image as a visual reference to be utilized during surgery. This virtual result makes it clear to both parties the exact look which is expected at the end of the healing process. Virtual reality can make the entire surgical process far easier for both doctor and patient and generally leads to more satisfying results with less pre-operative anxiety.Recommendation on Virtual Cosmetic SurgeryUsing computer generated surgical results is a fun and informative addition to any plastic surgery consultation. The small amount of time it takes to complete a virtual reality cosmetic procedure will pay off with improved results and a very happy client. If you are a patient, ask your doctor about virtual reality simulation prior to surgery. If you are a doctor, consider getting this technology for your office and using it as both a sales tool and a “patient pleaser”. After all, the goal of every patient is to be happy with their surgery and the goal of every surgeon should be to facilitate their patient’s satisfaction. To learn more about virtual cosmetic procedures, contact a participating cosmetic surgeon for a demonstration of this wonderful technology in action.Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum Virtual Cosmetic Surgery to Breast Implants Home 1/19/08 Revised 11/21/09
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