THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MODERN PLASTIC SURGERY

The field of practice in plastic surgery has since then significantly developed in the past few decades mainly due to technology.

- MR Yuvatha

Modern technology is used in the surgical process from the time of planning up to the time of treatment after the surgery. All of these have not only enhanced accuracy and safety but also enhanced the experience and outcome of the patients. Modern surgical plastic is not only modeling or even the reconstruction of body appendages; it is a set of art, science and technology. In this article, the author will discuss the major roles of technology in today’s society with a special focus on the role in the area of plastic surgery and the results of the operations.

3D Imaging & Simulation

3D imaging and simulation is one of the most effective technologies in the modern plastic surgery field. This technology gives surgeons the capacity to create very detailed and accurate computer models of the human anatomy of the patient in question. By means of these models, surgeons are able to show how a particular surgery might turn out, and thus, patients can choose the result they like most. For example, in the case of facial reconstructions or body sculpting, the patient can see possible outcomes using 3D visualization and make the right choice. This advancement in visualization not only helps the surgeon in explaining the expected outcomes but also helps boost the morale of the patient by giving him or her a feel of the final outcome.

Minimally Invasive Procedures with Advanced Tools