One of the main concerns for someone considering plastic surgery is how they will look after the procedure. It can be difficult for many to imagine the final results. Sure, there are before and after photos of previous patients but it can still be a bit scary. There is now a system called VECTRA? 3-D digital imaging and Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery in Lancaster, PA has just this system which can give nose and breast surgery patients a virtual glimpse into their aesthetic future.
Stock Photo
The VECTRA system captures a nearly 180-degree, 3-dimensional image of a patient. The plastic surgeon manipulates the digital photograph to simulate the final results.
"It's really a leap ahead in treatment planning," says Dr. Gayner, a board-certified facial specialist. Dr. Gayner says he's performed enough facial procedures to be able to mentally visualize a patient's outcome, but it's still a great tool to have an image that he and the patient can both see and talk about. When patients can see their possibilities, it's often easier for them to point out what they like and don't like, and they end up being more satisfied with their results. The virtual alterations may include taking down a hump on the nose or showing how implants of various sizes will change the appearance of the breasts.
"As the clich? goes, a picture is worth a thousand words," says Dr. Stratis. "I can try to describe what I'm going to do and how that will affect the appearance of the body in as many ways as possible, but that can never compare to an image. I can immediately bring the patient up to speed with a series of digitally rendered photos, and I can more clearly understand exactly what the patient is looking to achieve."
Patients interested in rhinoplasty or breast augmentation in Lancaster, PA, as well as York, Carlisle, and surrounding communities, can schedule a consultation for their VECTRA 3-D imaging at Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery in Harrisburg.
