Method

Independent assessments of the software aesthetic practices buy, built entirely from publicly available material. Public prices are linked to their source; any non-public figure is clearly labeled with its basis and confidence.

Basis

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Plastic surgery simulators: the 2026 assessment

This is an independent assessment based on public evidence and hands-on use where access was available. The performance score combines result quality at 70%, result control at 15% and ease of use at 15%. Price and disclosure status are shown separately as buying information and do not affect the performance score. AR, VR, 3D and 4D labels earn no credit by themselves. Face and body are assessed separately, and B2C apps never share a ranking with clinic B2B or CT-based planning systems.

Result quality
Visual realism, patient identity preservation and, where available, consistency across video frames and viewpoints.
Clinic price
Price and disclosure status are shown for purchasing context but do not change the performance score.
Result control
How precisely the operator can direct a result and revise it beyond fixed presets.
Ease of use
Capture burden, interface architecture, first-time learning, operator training and whether current tools such as LLM guidance make control easier. Higher is easier.