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title: How to Use a Rhinoplasty Simulation in the Patient Consultation
date: October 25, 2026
lang: en
source: https://kratos3d.com
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# How to Use a Rhinoplasty Simulation in the Patient Consultation

How surgeons can use a 3D rhinoplasty simulation to set realistic expectations: what to show, what to say, and what not to promise.

A **rhinoplasty simulation in the consultation** is a planning aid that shows the patient a possible outcome next to the current appearance so both sides can agree on goals. It helps communication and must not be presented as a guarantee of the result.

## Why Use a Simulation in the Consultation?
Patients often struggle to describe the change they want in words. A 3D model lets them point at the nose and see options from several angles, and lets the surgeon explain what is and is not realistic for their anatomy.

## What Should You Show?

- The current nose from the front, side and three-quarter views.- The planned change next to the original, from the same angle.- Measured values such as the nasolabial angle, so the discussion is based on numbers as well as images.

## What Should You Say?

- The simulation shows a plan, not a promised result.- Healing, swelling and skin thickness affect the final appearance.- Some changes the patient asks for may not be possible with their anatomy.

## What Should You Avoid?

- Presenting the preview as a guarantee.- Showing an exaggerated change to please the patient.- Letting the image replace informed consent.

## How Can You Document It?
Save the scan, the plan and the discussion notes in the patient file. A surgical plan report can record what was agreed.
Kratos 3D lets the surgeon simulate the plan, compare before and after, and share the result with the patient.