Dr. Ahmed Walaa

Computer Imaging

Imaging and computer analysis provide a powerful technological dimension in the field of facial analysis. I think with an honest simulation for the possible postoperative result, the surgeon is able to demonstrate and discuss with the patients his intended surgical plan and will be able to deliver better all his thoughts giving the patient a better image of himself. Even with showing patients photos of previous surgeries for patients who had similar deformities, it’s still not the patient’s image. I feel it’s just a mean of telling patients ‘’ be sure I have good results’’ than an actual mean of providing patient with expectations on how he would possibly look like after the surgery. In a publication that I’ve conducted on Identical twins rhinoplasty, I came out with a conclusion that even for identical twins the asymmetries they possess might not be the same and that it’s not possible to promise them with exactly the same outcomes. I believe computer photo morphing is a tool of added value for the Surgeon/Patient surgery expectations based on the fact that the surgeon is cautious not to show the patient an image with an over expectations for the final result. The patient must have a clear idea that the image he’s seeing is just a simulation for the expected outcomes, provided for the sake of better communication and that the actual result may vary.  

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