3D Photographic Simulation Adds New Dimension to Plastic Surgery at Richmond Aesthetic Surgery

At his Richmond, VA plastic surgery practice, Dr. Neil Zemmel has implemented an innovative new technology that will allow patients to preview potential aesthetic enhancement results. With VECTRA® 3D Imaging, Dr. Zemmel is able to give patients a clearer idea and a better understanding of the likely cosmetic surgical results from a number of procedures , including breast augmentation, facial enhancement, and more, before stepping into the operating room.

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Dr. Neil Zemmel Richmond VA Plastic Surgeon

Richmond Aesthetic Surgery Dr. Neil Zemmel

Quote startMy patients absolutely love this. For the first time, they are able to see a 3D picture of themselves with their new look.Quote end

Richmond, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 25, 2011

Neil J. Zemmel, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Richmond, VA, is able to give patients a preview of their cosmetic enhancement results with new technology from VECTRA®. Through the combination of three dimensional photography and revolutionary new software, Dr. Zemmel can create a 3D simulation of several surgical procedures during the initial patient consultation, such as a facelift or breast augmentation with various sizes of breast implants.

Both the Vectra® 3D camera and Sculptor software that make this possible were developed by Canfield Imaging Systems of Fairfiled, NJ, the world’s leading provider of medical photography systems. The process starts with a VECTRA® 3D session, which produces a three-dimensional photograph of the patient. Dr. Zemmel says he is able to simulate the expected aesthetic enhancement results of a variety of cosmetic procedures by using the Sculptor software.

Dr. Zemmel says the VECTRA® 3D Imaging technology can be particularly useful for patients considering breast augmentation or the combination of procedures known as the mommy makeover, as it allows them to see a variety of outcomes based on the size and shape of the breast implants. “My patients absolutely love this. For the first time, they are able to see a 3D picture of themselves with their new look; and because it’s in 3D, I can rotate their picture to any viewpoint and they can really examine the desired result.”

While Dr. Zemmel notes the VECTRA® 3D imaging technology cannot predict the future with 100% accuracy, he says he believes it makes the discussion regarding goals and expectations more productive. “Because the patient and I can make changes here and there and agree on a final look in advance, this truly helps them make a decision they are comfortable with.” Ultimately, whether his patients are considering breast lift, breast augmentation, or revisional breast surgery procedure, Dr. Zemmel adds that patient safety is his top priority, and the VECTRA® 3D Imaging technology is another way to try to ensure he achieves patient satisfaction.

About Dr. Zemmel

Dr. Neil J. Zemmel earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia Medical School. He then entered a 6 year plastic training program at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, where he completed his general surgery residency. After completing his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency, Dr. Zemmel served as Chief Resident of Plastic Surgery, and then joined the academic faculty at the university where he participated in resident teaching and academic research. He has participated in medical missions with the Operation Kids surgical mission group, and continues to publish scientific research papers on a range of plastic surgery topics.

Richmond Aesthetic Surgery is located at 14051 St. Francis Blvd. #2209 in Midlothian, VA 23114, and can be reached at (804) 435-5866. Dr. Zemmel can also be found online at http://www.vabreastsurgery.com/ or the Plastic Surgery Richmond Facebook page.

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