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Simplifying Facial Feminization Surgery Using Virtual Modeling on the Female Skull
Han Hoang1, Anthony A Bertrand1, Allison C Hu1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|June 16, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a new method for facial feminization surgery. It simplifies procedures by using a reference female skull for virtual modeling of all bone surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Anthropometry
- Virtual Surgical Planning
Background:
- Facial feminization osseous work traditionally relies on comparing male and female skull anthropometry.
- Virtual surgical planning enhances accuracy in osteotomies and recontouring but still requires subjective decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel method simplifying facial feminization osseous surgery.
- To introduce a virtual modeling technique using a reference female skull.
Main Methods:
- Developing a virtual surgical plan for all osseous maneuvers in facial feminization.
- Utilizing a reference female skull model for surgical simulation.
Main Results:
- The proposed method simplifies the complex osseous surgical decision-making process.
- Virtual modeling with a reference skull provides a standardized approach.
Conclusions:
- This novel virtual modeling technique offers a simplified and potentially more objective approach to facial feminization osseous surgery.
- The method aids in planning and executing bone contouring and osteotomies for facial feminization.
