Computer imaging is a very valuable tool for the rhinoplasty consultation, but it is only as reliable as the surgeon who performs the imaging. Dr. Jordan tries to give a realistic view of what may be accomplished, because he doesn’t want to create unrealistic expectations. There will always be some variation from the computer image and the final result. Overall, computer imaging is a very helpful tool, however, while it may seem obvious that the computer results are likely to be somewhat different from what patient results are after surgery, it’s important to make sure patients are aware of this beforehand to help manage expectations.