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title: How to Capture Complex Cases
description: "**Arbrea Suite** provides advanced tools to help plastic surgeons **[capture high-quality images](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-capture/) for complex cases**, ensuring **accurate simulations and improved patient consultations**. By following best practices for **lighting, image quality, and simulation settings**, surgeons can achieve **precise pre-operative planning**. ##…"
url: "https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-capture-complex-cases/"
updated: "2026-06-03"
category: Arbrea Breast Academy
---

# How to Capture Complex Cases

**Arbrea Suite** provides advanced tools to help plastic surgeons **[capture high-quality images](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-capture/) for complex cases**, ensuring **accurate simulations and improved patient consultations**. By following best practices for **lighting, image quality, and simulation settings**, surgeons can achieve **precise pre-operative planning**.

## **Capturing Quality Pictures with the Right Light**

1. Use **natural or well-balanced lighting** to avoid shadows and glare.
2. Ensure the **patient’s face or body is evenly illuminated** for accurate simulation results.
3. Avoid **harsh direct lights** or **overexposed backgrounds** that may distort image details.

**Why It Matters?**

- High-quality lighting ensures **precise measurements and realistic simulations**.
- Reduces **errors caused by poor visibility or shadows**.

## **Ensuring the Best Quality for Simulations**

1. **Stabilize the camera** – Use a tripod or steady hand to **avoid blurriness**.
2. Capture images at **eye level** for facial cases and **neutral positioning** for body simulations.
3. Use the **highest resolution available** to maintain detail and clarity.

**Benefit**:

- Ensures **more detailed and accurate AI-powered adjustments**.
- Provides **better visualization for patient discussions**.

## **Creating a New Patient File**

1. Open [**Arbrea Suite**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-suite/) and go to the tabs **New** **Patient & Patient List**.
2. Click **"Create New Patient"** and input necessary details.
3. Save the file to **store patient history and simulations** for future reference.

![Patient's name ](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

**Advantage**:

- Keeps **patient cases well-organized** for easy follow-ups.
- Allows surgeons to **track simulation progress and adjustments**.

## **Customizing the Procedure’s Settings**

1. Select the **type of procedure** being simulated (e.g., facelift, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty).
2. Adjust **measurement tools, filters, and enhancement settings** to match the complexity of the case.
3. Fine-tune parameters for **precise modifications**.

**Why It’s Important?**

- Custom settings **optimize the simulation experience**.
- Helps achieve **realistic pre-surgical previews**.

## **Capturing the Patient’s Pictures for Simulation**

1. Take **frontal and profile shots** for facial procedures.
2. Capture **front and angled views** for body simulations.
3. Ensure **a neutral posture and expression** to maintain accuracy.

![Requirements for simulations with Arbrea Suite](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

**Benefit**:

- Provides the **best foundation for AI-based simulations**.
- Enhances **real-time visualizations for patient consultations**.

## **Conclusion**

Capturing **high-quality images for complex cases** in **Arbrea Suite** ensures **more accurate simulations, enhanced patient communication, and improved surgical planning**. By utilizing **proper lighting, high-resolution imaging, and customized simulation settings**, surgeons can achieve precise **pre-operative assessments**.

For more guidance, watch the [full video tutorial](https://youtu.be/opLs-frxNoY?si=5ZswMNz0Iz405AuD) below.

![YouTube thumbnail](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/cache/wpo-youtube-thumbnails/opLs-frxNoY-maxresdefault.jpg)![YouTube icon](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-optimize-premium/images/icon/icons8-youtube-96.svg)