Step into the privacy and comfort of our newly appointed computer imaging and consultation room. Our staff will take a series of digital photographs of your face and you will receive a complimentary consultation. Dr. Schaeffer or Dr. Ephrat will morph the images on the large plasma screen to demonstrate what results can be expected. Together, with the doctor, you will discuss your needs and see the proposed changes generated by the computer. This is an excellent way for you to communicate your needs graphically to the doctor, for it allows you to visually understand what can realistically be achieved with your cosmetic surgery.

How accurate is computer imaging in predicting the surgical outcome?

There are many factors, which affect the healing and surgical results. No surgeon can ever guarantee a perfect result. Dr. Schaeffer and Dr. Ephrat take great pride and effort in producing an imaging result that can accurately depict a plausible result based on each patient's individual anatomy. The doctors try to err on the conservative side. This helps ensure that patient's expectation does not become too high. The accuracy is also based on the skills of the surgeon and knowing what are the limitations of each procedure in delivering an excellent surgical result. This ability is based on years of experience.   Before, Predicted, Actual. Computer imaging at the initital consultation provides a strong communication tool between the patient and physican .  This teenage male requested the nasal bump to be removed. Patient expectations were surpassed when the actual result proved better than what was expected by the computer.   (patient of B. Todd Schaeffer. MD. FACS) Photo Gallery >

A teen male with a natural appearance as a result of cosmetic rhinoplasty.