Smith Plastic Surgery Institute in Las Vegas, NV, is a state of the art practice providing advanced reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures for the breast, body, and face. The practice is led by a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lane Smith, who is experienced in procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, among others.
For his contributions as a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Smith has received several recognitions, including the 1994 Jack Anderson Award for Scholastic Excellence given by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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What Are Before and After Photos?
Before and after photos refer to the photographs of a patient that are taken before and after a plastic surgery procedure is performed. These photos can be taken with the patient’s consent and knowledge to help them review and compare what kind of aesthetic changes have occurred in their body after a surgical procedure. With the express consent of the patient, sometimes the plastic surgeon may retain these photos in a discreet manner to help future patients understand the outcomes a particular procedure.
For instance, a patient may be undecided whether to choose tummy tuck surgery orliposuction. Before and after pictures can help him or her make an informed choice in such a situation. In case of breast augmentation or breast lift, these pictures can play an equally vital role to enable a patient to visualize the typical outcome from such a procedure. In some cases, the patient may need to choose between breast augmentation and a combination surgery that also includes breast lift.
The cosmetic surgeon can show before and after pictures with all alternatives to let the patient understand the difference between various treatment options.
Using Before and After Photos During Consultation
The surgeon will mostly make use of the before and after pictures during the initial consultation when the patient needs to learn about any procedure such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction,or some other. Dr. Smith in Las Vegas, NV makes sure that a complete set of these pictures for various procedures is available at his office to be used as a reference point for new patients. This is an important tool in educating the patients about the procedure so that they can make an informed decision about their treatment.
Sometimes pictures may be taken at multiple stages before and after the procedure. This can help a new patient understand how the body will appear immediately after the procedure, a few weeks after the procedure, and a few months after the procedure when the full effects of the surgery have appeared. Some plastic surgeons may also provide these pictures online on their practice websites so that everyone can have a free access to them. This helps educate potential patients who may first like to learn as much as possible about a procedure before they actually decide to visit the surgeon’s office for a consultation.
Before and After Pictures for Breast Augmentation
Particularly in case of breast augmentation surgery, the patient is required to make choices regarding the type, shape and size of breast implants, type of incision and the placement position of implants. This can be a difficult proposition for many patients who are unsure what kind of implant choices may be best suited for their breast anatomy and overall figure.
The choice between saline and silicone gel based breast implants can have an impact on the final outcome of the procedure. Implants are also available in various sizes, shapes, and textures. Patients need to choose the most appropriate size that is in proportion to the rest of the body size and also meets their aesthetic aspirations.
Breast implants can be round shaped or tear shaped, which can make a difference to how the breasts will appear after the procedure. Dr. Smith makes sure that his patients in and around Las Vegas, NV are shown appropriate before and after pictures with various options so that they can have a clear understanding of the outcome and make informed choices regarding the type, size, and shape of the implants.
Patient Satisfaction
The ultimate goal of a plastic surgeon in a procedure is that the patient should be able to achieve the most satisfactory outcome possible. Before and after pictures can play an important role in ensuring patients’ satisfaction. In the absence of these pictures, there is a risk that the patient may misinterpret or wrongly imagine the expected results despite the best explanations of the surgeon.
With before and after pictures, it helps the patient to form realistic expectations about the results. Once the expectations are realistic, an experienced cosmetic surgeon will be able to meet or exceed those expectations in most cases. The patient can be fully satisfied and enjoy the results of the procedure for a long time.
