Crisalix: the new simulator for plastic surgery

Growing number of requests for cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a growing trend. In general, there has been an increase in operations of 67 percent compared to 2019 and even 130 percent compared to 2020. According to a survey, people are increasingly valuing their appearance and want to be perceived as attractive.

Cosmetic surgery: the most popular procedures

Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery, with an increase of 6% compared to previous years.
Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) has seen a particularly significant increase and now accounts for 12.9% of all cosmetic surgeries in Italy. Among men, it is the most common procedure of all.
This is followed by liposuction and rhinoplasty.

The cosmetic surgery simulator

The main goal of cosmetic surgery is to make the body more harmonious. It is not about the consequences of injuries or malformations, which are treated in reconstructive plastic surgery, but about aesthetic deviations.

Behind every request for cosmetic surgery is a well-founded personal motive. This ranges from the simple desire to feel good about oneself to the aspiration to resemble a beauty icon. However, one's personal aesthetic vision does not always match one's own body.

The greatest concern before an operation is usually not knowing what you will look like afterward. There is a fear of not being satisfied with the result and regretting the surgery. This uncertainty can even lead one to decide against the operation.

To meet this need for certainty, a new piece of software has been developed: Crisalix.

Crisalix is a 3D software that allows for a preview of a potential final result of cosmetic breast and facial surgeries.

How does Crisalix work?

The way the 3D software Crisalix works is very simple: you just need to upload 3 standard photos of the patient's breast, body, or face into the program. The doctor then enters the parameters associated with the operation – such as the size and shape of the breast implant to be used – and in a short time, a fairly realistic post-operative result is created.

Crisalix allows you to virtually evaluate several possibilities. For example, if you are undecided between two breast sizes, you can use the software to see what your body will look like in both cases, thus dispelling any doubts.

There are many procedures that can be evaluated with the Crisalix software. At ClinicAgostini, we are at the forefront of using the application to plan breast surgeries, especially in the area of breast augmentation.

Consultation and surgical path

The 3D software Crisalix is a program that is fundamental for consultations in aesthetic medicine, but it cannot replace a doctor's advice.

At ClinicAgostini, we know that the process leading up to an aesthetic procedure is very sensitive and touches upon dreams, hopes, and psychological aspects. In all steps prior to an operation, the primary focus is the dialogue with the surgeon and their team. This dialogue is also crucial for the doctor to understand the patient's concerns in their entirety and to be able to assess the best solutions for addressing the issue.

After we have discussed and defined the treatment goals, we will evaluate the various possible methods. We will determine the combination of therapeutic approaches that is most suitable for the disorder or disharmony to be corrected. A specific plan will be created that guarantees maximum results with minimal invasiveness and is specifically tailored to the patient.

During this appointment, we will also use the technology of the Crisalix software to provide a realistic preview of what the body could look like after the operation. Through this approach, our patients are well-informed by the time of the surgery. They are better prepared for a cosmetic surgical procedure that will help them realize their dream of beauty.

For further information about cosmetic surgery and to schedule a consultation, we are always happy to assist you.