Vectra 3d Imaging

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. Cozart 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.

Achieve True Facial Beauty

Although The Refine Institute is widely known for it’s specialty in breast & body contouring procedures, Dr. Cozart has extensive experience in facial procedures designed to help patients achieve the look they desire without the “pulled back” or “plastic” look that many patients fear. Patients considering certain facial procedures can benefit from a consultation using the Vectra 3D system that allows them to visualize improvements to their face before actually committing to the procedure. We realize that the most sought after outcome is one in which we are able to “take our patients back in time” rather than making them look like someone else. This is achieved by correcting various aspects of the aging process without altering the defining characteristics of each individual face.

The VECTRA Face Sculptor can be used to create 3D models for rhinoplasty, chin augmentation and chin liposuction,, facelifts, Botox, injectable fillers and more.

Patients considering one type of facial procedure can also see the benefits of combining more than one procedure to achieve facial symmetry and an overall improved appearance.  A variety of combinations can be previewed to see which ones provide your desired results.  Seeing these images before undergoing surgery can help significantly reduce any stress or worries about your post-surgery appearance. 
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. Cozart 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. Ralph Cozart. “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.”

Dr. Cozart is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon . The Refine Institute offers consultations by appointment at 704.908.3414.