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title: How to Simulate a Rhinoplasty
description: "[**Arbrea Face**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-face/) offers an intuitive and comprehensive **guide on how to simulate a rhinoplasty**, enabling plastic surgeons to **analyze, modify, and visualize nasal enhancements with precision**. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of using **measurement tools, freehand adjustments,…"
url: "https://arbrea-labs.com/sq/dokumentet/how-to-simulate-a-rhinoplasty/"
updated: "2026-05-22"
category: Arbrea Face Academy
---

# How to Simulate a Rhinoplasty

[**Arbrea Face**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-face/) offers an intuitive and comprehensive **guide on how to simulate a rhinoplasty**, enabling plastic surgeons to **analyze, modify, and visualize nasal enhancements with precision**. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of using **measurement tools, freehand adjustments, and before-and-after comparisons** to enhance pre-operative consultations and improve patient communication..

## **Capturing the Patient’s Facial Scan**

1. Use an **iPhone or iPad** with a **high-quality camera**.
2. Ensure **good natural lighting** for **optimal scan accuracy**.
3. No need for an **internet connection** or an **external scanner**—Arbrea's AI ensures accurate 3D modeling.

## **Using the Measurement and Distance Tools**

1. In the **top menu**, select the **Measurement Tool**.

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      2. Analyze the **angles and proportions** of the nose.

 

     3. Once you've assessed the nose, determine the best approach for the simulation.

## **Defining the Nose with Built-in Tools**

1. In the **left-side menu**, select the **Nose Tool**.

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    2. Choose from **predefined nose modification options** to adjust nasal structure quickly.

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    3. If the **default tools** don’t provide the desired result, use **freehand modifications** for **greater precision**.

## **Customizing the Nose with Freehand Modifications**

For **more precise adjustments**, use the **Freehand Tool**, which offers two methods:

### **1. Using the Brush Tool for Smooth Modifications**

1. Select the **Freehand Tool** and choose **Brush Mode**.

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   2. Adjust the **brush size**:

1. - A **larger brush** smoothens broad areas.
   - A **smaller brush** provides **detailed modifications** (e.g., nostrils, tip).

 

  3. Use your **finger to sculpt** the nose:

- - Raise or lower the **nasal tip**.
  - Refine the **nasal dorsum** (bridge).
  - Narrow or adjust the **nostrils**.

### **2. Using the Select Area Mode for Targeted Adjustments**

1. Select **Area Mode** in the Freehand Tool.
2. **Draw directly** on the area you want to modify.
3. Adjust **asymmetrically** if needed, repeating the process on both sides.
4. **Combine** this with the brush tool for finer sculpting.

 

If you're not satisfied with any changes, simply **use the undo button** to refine the results.

## **Comparing the Before and After Simulation**

Click on the **Before & After button** to toggle between the original and modified nose.
 Review the **improvements in contour, projection, and symmetry** with the patient.
 Provide **realistic expectations** by showing **side-by-side comparisons**.

## **Conclusion**

The **how to simulate a rhinoplasty**in **Arbrea Face** simplifies **nasal analysis and modification** with **precise measurement tools, customizable adjustments, and interactive before-and-after comparisons**. By utilizing **freehand tools, proportion analysis, and simulation refinements**, surgeons can enhance consultations and achieve accurate **pre-operative planning**.

For more guidance, watch the [full video tutorial](https://youtu.be/W7kCT1TnYE4?si=hsp-7MjJw_lp3xZQ) below.

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