Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open (Aug 2024)

A Novel Approach to Incision Marking in Abdominoplasty Using 3D Printing Technology: A Description of Technique

  • Hatan Mortada, MBBS,
  • Muna F. Alnaim, MBBS,
  • Bushra Alhazmi, MBBS,
  • Mohammed Alfawzan, MBBS, SB-PLAST,
  • Feras Alshomer, MBBS, MSc, SB-PLAST

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006038
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 8
p. e6038

Abstract

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Summary:. Abdominoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures used to improve the appearance and contour of the abdominal region. Despite advances in surgical techniques, achieving optimal aesthetic results with minimal scarring remains a challenge. In this study, we describe a feasible approach to incision marking in abdominoplasty using a three-dimensional-printed incision marking tool. This technique with open source nature has the potential to revolutionize the field of plastic surgery and enhance patient satisfaction. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings and explore the potential applications of three-dimensional printing technology in other aesthetic procedures.