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Effect of Three-Dimensional Virtual Reality Visualization on Patient Instruction

Virtual reality is a promising method for bridging the knowledge gap between patients and physicians and enhancing patients' emotional understanding of operations. One study demonstrated that 3-D virtual reality simulations improved cancer patients' comprehension of their diagnosis and treatment. The researchers utilized a 3D virtual reality volumetric assessment of radiation targets and diagnostic imaging on a computer screen. A recent study reveals that cardiac models in three dimensions can enhance patient education. The model enables physicians to visualize the heart's structure more clearly, identify sites for resection, and rehearse operations before surgery. The 3D representation of nature is particularly beneficial for individuals with complex cardiac problems. For example, the cardiac anatomy of children with congenital heart abnormalities is challenging to visualize in a 2D model. Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology to facilitate surgical planning and ...

Dr. Carlos Chacon from Divino Plastic Surgery Explains Why Reconstructive Surgery may be Necessary

  In some cases, plastic surgery may be needed for more than cosmetic appeal, says Dr. Carlos Chacon of Divino Plastic Surgery. BONITA, CALIFORNIA -- Plastic surgery is usually thought of as a luxury procedure for people who want to alter their appearance. However, some plastic surgery procedures are done for much more practical reasons, including fixing abnormalities or injuries. Dr. Carlos Chacon created Divino Plastic Surgery in 2012, where he has helped thousands of patients with plastic surgery procedures. He notes that some patients are candidates for reconstructive surgery for reasons beyond appearance. “Some patients need plastic surgery to rebuild parts of their face or body,” he says. “In some cases, injuries could cause a deformity that changes the appearance of the person. In other cases, the defects may have been there since birth.” Examples of reasons for reconstructive plastic surgery include: Cleft lip Hand  deformities Deformities from infections Severe faci...

Bella Hadid - Previous and Present

In a Vogue cover story, former Miss Universe and supermodel Bella Hadid revealed her plastic surgery history. Although she had previously denied having plastic surgery, the supermodel revealed that she had a nose job when she was 14. Gigi Hadid's sister, Bella Hadid, is the daughter of model Yolanda Hadid. Reportedly, the actress has undergone rhinoplasty, lip fillers , and a brow lift. In addition, she reportedly underwent neuromodulator and brow lift procedures, although she has not yet confirmed these claims. Although Bella Hadid's before and after photos appear flawless, the truth is more complicated. Although she is still in her twenties, many of her photographs are from her teenage years. She has also had botox injections, dermal fillers, and a buccal fat pad removed in addition to rhinoplasty. Despite her natural beauty, some professional cosmetic surgeons have questioned her use of fillers and other cosmetic procedures. Hadid's photos as a teenager have always spark...