What if you could see the results of your cosmetic surgery even before you go under the knife? That's the idea behind new 3D technology for surgeons. Doctors report it's giving patients more confidence before they go into surgery.
Jennifer Robinson has suffered with breathing problems for years. "I have memories of being in middle school and not liking my nose," said Robinson. She has a deviated septum and is also a little self conscious about how her nose looks.
"It's really noticeable from the profile I think," she added.
Rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Spencer Cochran showed her how 3D technology is giving patients an advanced look at how their nose will appear after surgery. "The two of us kind of find a common ground to find something that not only would be realistically achieved but something that they would be pleased with as well," explained Cochran.
About a month before surgery, Cochran took a series of close up pictures of Robinson's nose from different angles.
"It was really cool to see and it really helped me to see the changes and helped me to see the problems I was having," Robinson said.
A computer program allows Robinson to see exactly which areas Cochran will repair.
"What we'll do here is remove the hump that you have on your bridge and set your tip back closer to your face," Cochran explained to Robinson.
Cochran takes the 3D images into the operating room to help guide him through the surgery.
"It's nice to just kind of look at it and reassure myself that I'm not doing something I'm going to regret," Robinson concluded.
Two weeks after the procedure Robinson was still a little swollen, but she was amazed how her outcome matched the 3D images she saw before surgery. "I'm happy with it after two weeks. I'm really happy with the profile," she said smiling.
The 3D imagery is mostly used for rhinoplasty surgeries right now, but could be expanded to other procedures in the future.
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