Crisalix 3-D Imaging

Dr. Brannon Claytor is among Philadelphia and the Main Line’s leading Plastic Surgeons, one of the first in Philadelphia to offer the newest techniques of 3D visualization and communication: Crisalix is an in-office, patient-customized virtual fitting room for breast implants. You will be able to see your own body in 3D as we walk you through the process of seeing virtually how you would look if you already had your new breast implants. During your personal consultation with Dr. Claytor, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, at our convenient Bryn Mawr office, you will discuss your aesthetic goals and create a plan to achieve your desired result.

Crisalix Breast Augmentation
Video: Patient “tries on” a 310 cc implant
In this video, Dr. Claytor demonstrates the example of a patient with a 32A bra size who was able to visualize the results they would achieve with a 310 cc silicone gel-filled breast implant.
Video Transcript

The Crisalix breast imaging system is a proprietary augmented reality system, which allows patients to see an animated version of themselves with the implant size they desire. In this case, the patient wants to trial on a 310 CC implant. Superposed is the patient at her two-month post-op visit.

Video: How imaging fine-tunes the sizing process
Video Transcript

Virtual reality by Crisalix can volumetrically map your baseline anatomy. These measurements include the base diameter of the breast, which is so important in selecting the right size implant. The implant base diameter should be smaller than the breast footprint. This allows the implant to nestle within the confines of the breast and not spill over laterally. Selecting the bikini overlay for the 240 cc silicone breast implant provides a virtual reality demonstration for the patient to see how the implants do not spill out of her bikini.

Video: Choosing the right size with 3D imaging “animation”
Video Transcript

Crisalix is a proprietary virtual reality simulation, which is like a Pixar animation but uses the patient’s own bio-dimensional analysis to measure the base diameter of the breast. This provides a framework for the implant selection. Optimally, the implant base width is smaller than the footprint of the breast. This allows the implant to nestle within the borders of the breast and avoid the implant bulging out from a bikini.


Portrait of Dr. Claytor smiling

Medically reviewed by Dr. R. Brannon Claytor — Updated on Oct 19, 2023