Three-dimensional Morphing and Its Added Value in the Rhinoplasty Consult
Garyfalia Lekakis1, Greet Hens1, Peter Claes2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|March 13, 2019
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) simulation offers significant added value over standard 2D methods for preoperative rhinoplasty evaluation. Patients, especially those undergoing revision surgery or unsatisfied with 2D, found 3D imaging more beneficial.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Simulation
Background:
- 3D surface imaging is increasingly preferred in clinical and research settings.
- No prior studies have definitively shown 3D simulation's superiority over 2D for rhinoplasty preoperative evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the added value of 3D computer simulation compared to 2D simulation in the preoperative assessment of rhinoplasty patients.
Main Methods:
- 172 rhinoplasty patients underwent both 2D and 3D simulations.
- Patients and surgeons provided feedback on the added value of 3D morphing over 2D.
Main Results:
- 95% of patients found 3D simulation to be of added value compared to 2D.
- 3D simulation particularly benefited revision rhinoplasty patients (84%) and those initially unsatisfied with 2D (67%).
- Women (63%) and surgeons (66-74%) also reported significant value from 3D imaging.
Conclusions:
- The vast majority of patients perceive 3D simulation as superior to 2D for rhinoplasty.
- Revision patients, women, and those initially dissatisfied with 2D simulation showed a greater preference for 3D.
- Surgeons found 3D simulation valuable in approximately two-thirds of cases.
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