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Preoperative Imaging and Online Photo Galleries: The #Key to Surgical Commitment
Victoria B Givens1, Stephen W Perkins2
1Givens Facial Plastic Surgery - Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, Texas.
Surgery Journal (New York, N.Y.)
|December 20, 2021
Summary
Preoperative imaging and online photo galleries significantly influence cosmetic surgery decisions. Combining physician consultations, imaging, and digital portfolios aids patient commitment to facial plastic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Preoperative imaging aids patient-surgeon communication and expectation setting for cosmetic surgery.
- Online photo galleries are increasingly used by patients researching aesthetic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of preoperative imaging in cosmetic facial plastic surgery.
- To assess the influence of online photo galleries on patient decisions for aesthetic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 100 patients undergoing facial plastic surgery.
- In-office consultations with preoperative imaging.
- Postoperative surveys assessing the impact of imaging and online galleries.
Main Results:
- All patients found preoperative consultation and imaging helpful for surgical commitment.
- 70% of patients used online "before & after" photo galleries (websites/social media) in their decision-making.
- Most patients preferred both frontal and lateral imaging views.
Conclusions:
- A combination of physician consultation, preoperative imaging, and online photo galleries is crucial for patient decisions in cosmetic surgery.
- Integrating these elements is recommended for facial plastic surgery practices.
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