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Two photos answer different questions
A front portrait shows visible width and the relationship between facial features. A profile reveals the silhouette of the bridge and tip. Neither photo contains every surface of the nose. A photo editor may produce a plausible appearance for each view without ensuring that the two generated shapes agree.
Do not describe separate AI outputs as a 3D reconstruction. PlastyAI provides photo concepts; it does not turn a set of portraits into a clinically validated anatomical model. Start with the front-versus-profile guide if you are deciding which source to use.
Write one preference, then a brief for each view
Begin with the preference you can describe in ordinary words. For example, you may want to explore a smoother bridge silhouette while preserving the tip. That preference is visible primarily in a profile. Do not automatically ask for a narrower front view as well: narrowing is a different change.
In this profile, explore a slightly smoother bridge outline. Preserve the tip position, nose length, mouth, chin and head angle.
For the front portrait, specify only a change you actually want to explore in that view. If you have no front-view request, retain the original as context. There is no need to generate a second image simply to fill a before-and-after layout.
Use a small comparison worksheet
| Question | Front view | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| What did I ask to change? | Record the visible width or outline, if requested. | Record the bridge or tip silhouette, if requested. |
| Did the camera angle stay consistent? | Check head turn and eye alignment. | Check head tilt and the visible far side of the face. |
| What changed without permission? | Check eyes, mouth and cheek outline. | Check lips, chin and neck outline. |
Use the worksheet to record differences, not to calculate an accuracy score. If one output moves the tip and the other preserves it, mark the concepts as inconsistent. You cannot resolve that disagreement by assuming the more attractive image is the realistic one.
Keep the limits with the images
Save both originals alongside any generated concepts. Write what you like about each and what remains uncertain. A clinician can discuss feasibility; the image cannot determine treatment suitability, internal anatomy or breathing function.
For a concrete example of checking a visible edit, see our nose bridge walkthrough. If a result barely changed, use the insufficient-change guide before paying for another attempt. Separate concepts can help you express preferences, but should never be presented as guaranteed views of a future result.
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By PlastyAI editorial · Published . Written with AI assistance and checked against our photo-preview workflow. Product guidance, not clinical advice; not clinically reviewed. Send a correction.