CosBeauty Magazine #80

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Enhancement
they go under the knife. Crisalix is one such
virtual aesthetics device that enables cosmetic
enhancement candidates to ‘try on’ the potential
results of various face and body procedures in
real time.
Working with a 3D scan of the patient that
Crisalix can create in seconds, doctors can use
special Crisalix software to create simulations of
the outcomes the patient would like to achieve.
The client is then given a virtual reality headset
to view the intended outcome of their procedure
on their own body. One major benefi t of this
technology is that it shows the patient what
their face or body will look like in a mirror and
as they would go about their everyday life. For
example, a breast augmentation patient can see
their new breasts from multiple mirror angles and
look down at the size and shape of the breasts as
if they were their own.
Crisalix creates 3D imaging for all
types of cosmetic procedures, including
breast enlargements, reductions, lifts
and reconstructions; nose jobs, face lifts,
blepharoplasty, cheek implants and lip
augmentations; and tummy tucks, liposuction
and body contouring. You can try on a
variety of alterations to contrast shapes, sizes
and techniques, so in the case of a breast
augmentation, you can tell how a 300cc implant
would compare with a 400cc implant on your
body. With the Crisalix app, you can share your
simulation with friends and family for added
feedback or post it anonymously to the Crisalix
‘before and after’ 3D community to get the
opinion of other patients.
Compared to traditional enhancement
consultations, Crisalix helps the patient visualise
and experience how their body or face will look
post-procedure. While there are no guarantees, it
strengthens the line of communication between
the patient and their doctor, ensuring that any
concerns the patient may have are discussed
before they enter the operating theatre and that
their expectations in terms of results are realistic.
In this way, Crisalix is a valuable information
and visualisation source that empowers the
patient in making an informed decision about
their enhancement journey. CBM
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To find a practitioner in your area,
visit www.crisalix.com
Dr Steve Merten of Pure
Aesthetics in Sydney is no
stranger to 3D simulation
software. As an Australiantrained
specialist plastic
surgeon with over 20
years experience, he is a
recognised leader in the field
of cosmetic plastic surgery
and has been using Crisalix
technology for 10 years.
Here Dr Merten shares his
and his patients’ experience
with 3D imaging technology
to achieve best-possible,
predicatable outcomes:
I use Crisalix for most of my
breast augmentation patients
to assist in the consultation.
During the first consultation, I
use the Crisalix laser scanner
to get a high quality near 3D
image of their chest. Using
this, I can add implants of
various sizes and shapes so
the patient can get an idea
of what she will look like with
implants, in different sizes and
shapes. This is implant-brand
specific, so when I choose a
particular implant style and
size, the software simulates
the dimensions of this specific
implant. The Crisalix software
then allows my patients to
view these images at home,
moving the image of their
chest around fully, including
from above and below.
Patients really like being
able to see both what they
look like ‘from the outside’
and then what various
implants will look like after
surgery. Seeing the results
on themselves is much more
helpful than showing results
of other patients. I find
patients particularly like being
able to look at the images at
home with family and friends,
and then at their second
consult they have a much
better idea of what implants
they think will match their
desired outcome. The Crislaix
system also allows a 3D view
with VR goggles, but I haven’t
used this myself.
There is also a Crisalix
app, whereby patients can
log in at home and look at
their own images, rotate
them around from all different
views, with the implants we
have selected. The system
doesn’t allow patients to
input their own implants,
which may be fun, but I
think it is best that the
surgeon chooses implants
that are surgically suitable.
I usually input a range of
shapes and sizes that I think
will give the best outcome,
and they can look and
compare these at home.
The key to achieving a
great result is by listening
to my patients’ concerns,
careful planning and
meticulous surgery. Crisalix
is a useful planning tool
in determining the most
suitable breast shape and
size for each individual.
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