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Danielle L Esme1, Alexander Bucksch, Werner H Beekman
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tergooiziekenhuizen Hilversum, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ, Hilversum, The Netherlands. danielle@sandan.nl
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|November 5, 2008
Summary
Three-dimensional laser scanning (3D TLS) objectively visualizes breast augmentation changes. This method provides superior imaging for assessing altered breast dimensions after cosmetic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Biotechnology
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) offers precise shape measurement.
- 3D TLS is applicable to reconstructive surgery, particularly breast augmentation.
- Investigated 3D parameters for objective breast visualization post-augmentation mammaplasty.
Observation:
- Point clouds represent objects with millions of x, y, z coordinates.
- Quantification of 3D points tracks height changes on the augmented breast.
- Color elevation mapping and sagittal B-splines visualize dimensional changes.
Findings:
- Pre- and postoperative images clearly depicted changes.
- Color elevation models revealed increased projection and upper pole fullness.
- Sagittal B-splines confirmed augmented projection in the nipple's plane.
Implications:
- 3D TLS objectively quantifies shape alterations after augmentation mammaplasty.
- This technique offers superior breast shape visualization.
- Valuable tool for assessing dimensional changes post-breast augmentation.
