VIRTUAL BREAST AUGMENTATION
Definition : Virtual breast augmentation is a new computer technique that allows to preview the final, post-surgery appearance while still in the planning stages.
Women consider cosmetic surgery on their breasts for any number of reasons.
However, they may have a hard time making a final decision because of trouble
envisioning the final result.
There are many reasons why women decide to have cosmetic surgery, and
dissatisfaction with the breasts is one of the most common. From purely cosmetic
image issues to more immediate concerns like medical problems, the motivations
vary. But one constant remains: women have a difficult time deciding what sort
of change is appropriate for their own particular set of circumstances. They may
know that they want larger breasts, but be unable to picture their post-surgery
appearance. Women understand the dangers of letting their enthusiasm get the
better of their common sense, and nobody wants to be taken by surprise by
something that seemed like a good idea at the time but is now a bit too extreme.
Both women and their doctors benefit from clear communication and realistic
expectations.
Many women would like to increase the size of their bust line. Conversely, a
significant number of women who are experiencing medical problems or comfort
issues caused by excessively large breasts are interested in breast reduction.
In either case, breast surgery will help them feel better about themselves and
put their minds at ease. By removing the uncertainties inherent in the
pre-surgery planning stages and fixing an approximate image in mind, women and
their doctors add a degree of reassurance to the surgical process. What was once
a hit-or-miss proposition becomes a lot less uncertain.
Virtual plastic surgery is an important part of planning a cosmetic surgery procedure.
Women are no longer expected to take a leap of faith where their appearance is
concerned. Now, with this technique, they get an estimate of how they will look
after the work is complete; surprises are kept to a minimum, and the
decision-making process is quicker and clearer for everyone involved.
Whereas before, women were expected to guess at how much bigger (or smaller)
they wanted to go, virtual breast augmentation now gives them a set of pictures
that they can compare, contrast, and eventually use to reach a decision that
will put their mind at ease concerning the final result. Doctors benefit too.
Virtual breast augmentation is essential to both women and their cosmetic
surgeons. It opens a clear channel of communication between the two parties and
it makes the surgical process more satisfying for everyone involved. But keep in mind that there is no guarantee that real result will 100% match the simulation. Only a real, certified surgeon will be able to advise on realistic expectations.
