Computer Digital Imaging Rhinoplasty Nose Job Chin Implant Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Computer Digital Imaging For Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Computer Digital Graphic Visualization can be used to help plan cosmetic surgery in advance. Breakthroughs in computer graphics enable Dr. Gallico to simulate some of the changes, which may happen with planned for surgery. Dr. Gallico has pioneered computer techniques to show the patient possible changes from cosmetic plastic surgery to the nose, chin, and face in advance of the surgery so that the patient can choose the result they desire. Digital photographic images of the patient from the front and side can be changed on the computer screen to give the patient an idea of what various surgical procedures may do. The computer is an excellent tool for helping Dr. Gallico and the patient understand what can and cannot be achieved.

These are computer digital images done in the office several weeks before the surgery of a patient wishing to have a rhinoplasty nose job to show the patient some of the possible changes which can be achieved by the surgery. The patient chose the central image and that became the plan for the surgery. Dr. Gallico capitalizes on his training in art school to provide as realistic an understanding of postoperative appearances as possible. The final result may differ somewhat, but having the patient's decisions helps guide the surgery

Dr. Gregory Gallico has developed a system of digital computer simulation to plan with his patients before surgery the shape of nose they hope to achieve. This computer image planning helps the patient to decide what they would like and for Dr. Gallico to plan the necessary surgery to achieve what the patient desires.

 

Computer digital image of the side view of the same patient shows all the possible changes that can be achieved so that the patient can decide how she wants her nose to look. The computer digital imaging process is important because it gives Dr. Gallico a 'road map' to follow to help the patient achieve her desired look as closely as possible.

Dr. Gallico has developed his own particular digital computer visualizing system which helps in analyzing and planning for possible surgery. These computer images above were done before cosmetic rhinoplasty nose job to plan to change the very wide tip on the left image to one of the two possibilities on the right.

Dr. Gallico is on of a few plastic surgeons in Boston offering computer visualization. He has lectured at national meetings on computer graphics, and his contributions to the field have been featured in Boston Magazine, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC TV.

Computer Digital Imaging to Plan Cosmetic Nose Face and Chin Surgery done several weeks before surgery to plan for the result the patient chooses. The original nose is on the left and the possible changes with rhinoplasty are in the two images to the right. The patient chose the far right image, and the patient's choice will make the planned changes from surgery.

Dr. Gallico has pioneered digital computer techniques to simulate for the patient what possible surgical changes can be achieved. This is obviously very helpful to the patient, but also helps Dr. Gallico find out what rhinoplasty techniques will be best for the patient and how the patient wants his/her nose to look after surgery.

Nice words from patients: ... the best part of Dr. Gallico was the drawing of my nose at the first visit, and the computer session in planning for surgery. I was very reassured and happy with the way things turned out. N.D., 2009

 

DOES THE COMPUTER IMAGE PREDICT SURGICAL OUTCOME???

THE PICTURES BELOW DEMONSTRATE THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. GALLICO'S COMPUTER SIMULATION IN ACHIEVING THE PATIENT''S WISHES FOR THE OUTCOME OF THEIR RHINOPLASTY

This is the computer digital simulation of the front view done by Dr. Gallico before surgery with the original view on the left and the possible changes from narrowing the nose in the center and adding narrowing of the nostrils on the left. The digital computer simulation is done by Dr. Gallico with the patient present so that they can see what may be a final appearance and pick the style they want. The computer pictures also help Dr. Gallico know what particular changes the patient might want from the surgery so enough, but not too much surgery is done.

And these pictures show the actual surgical result in the same patient before surgery (on the left) and after surgery (on the right). Dr. Gallico has attempted to tailor the result of the rhinoplasty to the appearance the patient chose at the preoperative digital computer simulation. Arguably, the final result of the rhinoplasty on the right is better than the images planned and predicted by the computer digital simulation.

This is the digital computer simulation of possible outcomes of the rhinoplasty (nose job) seen from the side and done by Dr. Gallico with the patient so they can decide the type of changes to the nose they might prefer. The original nose is seen on the left with the possible appearance of the nose if the 'bump' is removed leaving the side view with a straight line or with a slight curve. The patient preferred the far right image and that decision provided Dr. Gallico with a plan of what to try to achieve in the rhinoplasty (nose job).

And these pictures show the same patient before the surgery (on the left) and after the surgery (on the right). The 'bump' has been removed leaving a slight curved contour to the dorsum of the nose. The nose tip has been made less prominent, and the curved portion of the nose under the nostrils (the columella) has been lifted slightly without raising the tip of the nose to be sure the nostrils are not more visible or turned up. Again, the actual result of the surgery is consistent with the plan established on the digital computer simulation and actually appears better than that predicted on the computer simulation.

Computer imaging is best applied for nose, chin, and neck surgery. As a potential patient for these types of surgery you should be sure that your surgeon provides you with a computer projection of the anticipated appearance. If your surgeon does not offer computer digital imaging, how will you decide what you want to look like after surgery? You do not want to undergo surgery without some idea of what you will look like afterward. Obviously, the final surgical result may differ from the images shown, but the computer is the best way to plan for the surgical result the patient wishes. The computer helps in visualizing the changes that might be obtained.

Composite picture of digital computer simulation in the four images above with the actual before and after pictures below to illustrate that the digital computer simulation provides a helpful guide to the patient and to Dr. Gallico in planning for the desired result of rhinoplasty (nasal surgery).

Composite picture of digital computer simulation in the three images above with the actual before and after pictures below to illustrate that the digital computer simulation provides a helpful guide to the patient and to Dr. Gallico in planning for the desired result of rhinoplasty (nasal surgery).

G. Gregory Gallico III, M.D. - Plastic, Cosmetic, and Aesthetic Surgery

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Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston Center for Ambulatory Surgery
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