Charlotte breast augmentation

3D Imaging Simulation Offers Patients First Glimpse of Potential Outcome

If you are one of the thousands of people each year considering aesthetic plastic surgery, The Refine Institute offers an exciting opportunity that is available at no other practice in the Carolinas! Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) photography, combined with revolutionary new software, allow you, the prospective patient, to preview what you will look like as a result of breast augmentation, facial procedures and body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck and Smartlipo.

How It Works

Both the VECTRA® 3D camera and Sculptor™ software which make this possible were developed by Canfield Imaging Systems of Fairfield, NJ, the world's leading provider of medical photography systems.

The process starts with a VECTRA 3D imaging session. During this session, the Vectra system is used to produce a three dimensional photograph of you, the patient. Then, using Sculptor software, Dr. Pratt is able to simulate the expected results of a variety of aesthetic procedures, including breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, Smartlipo, rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, facelifts and more!  Since 3D images of the patient are created, they can be viewed from all angles, as well as side-by-side comparisons and translucent overlays.  All of this is done in the privacy and comfort of one of our consultation rooms.

Personalized Breast Augmentation Imaging

A leading practice that is always on the forefront of the newest breast augmentation technology, The Refine Institute is proud to offer free VECTRA 3D imaging consultations for our many breast augmentation patients.  The VECTRA system provides precise breast measurements and helps Dr. Pratt and his patients agree upon the clear-cut goals for surgery.

Despite the increasing popularity of breast augmentation surgery, many patients are still hesitant to undergo this procedure because of their worry and uncertainty over achieving the exact results they desire.  The VECTRA 3D system puts these fears to rest by creating a 3D image of your breasts and torso so that you are able to visualize what your breasts will look after surgery.  The system's advanced technology allows you to choose between different implant types, shapes, sizes and more, so that you can “try on” many different implant options before deciding which one is right for you. This is a revolutionary approach to breast augmentation consultation and The Refine Institute is proud to be the only practice in the Carolina’s to bring you this technology.

Please call 704.908.3414 to schedule a consultation or learn more about our procedures, or click here to submit an inquiry for an online consultation.

Please call 704.908.3414 to schedule a consultation or learn more about our procedures, or click here to submit an inquiry for an online consultation.

Improved Patient Satisfaction Through Precise Results

A VECTRA 3D consultation at The Refine Institute allows our patients to approach their cosmetic surgery with the confidence of knowing what their results will look like.  While viewing before-and-after photos of other patients has been successful in the past, the VECTRA imaging system is a quantum leap forward in surgical planning and decision making. Our patients and Dr. Pratt can now focus on a clearly defined goal for the procedure by making surgical changes to a 3D representation of their body or face.

This unique technology often results in higher patient satisfaction, as it minimizes the risk of miscommunication between surgeon and patient.  The final results are visible on the system's computer screen long before any incisions are made. Because of this, both the patient and our clinical staff are able to move forward in confidence knowing that we are all working toward the same clearly defined goal.

"This is a breakthrough in surgical technology" says Dr. Broc Pratt. “Because the VECTRA provides an image in 3D, the patient and I can view their surgical plan from multiple points of view to fully examine the desired result. We can make changes here and there to come to agreement on a final desired outcome. This has an enormous impact on my patient’s ability to move forward with their procedure in confidence. For the first time, our patients are truly able to understand how amazing we can help to make them look.”

The Refine Institute offers consultations by appointment at 704.908.3414.

To learn more about computerized simulation of breast augmentation, please click the brief video below...