Early Assessment of Computer-Assisted Malarplasty: A Novel Methodology for Both Reduction and Augmentation. Issue 3 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keyhan, Seied Omid; Fallahi, Hamid Reza; Azari, Abbas; Cheshmi, Behzad
• Is Part Of: American journal of cosmetic surgery. Volume 36:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: malar augmentation -- osteotomy -- 3-dimensional printing; Surgery, Plastic; Periodicals; 617.95
• DOI: 10.1177/0748806819847087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-8068

Abstract

The aim of this study is to introduce a sophisticated method for malar reduction or augmentation through an additive manufacturing technology. Using the results of data analysis in KAVEH software, a surgical guide will be developed for both sides, which will be used in a zygomatic sandwich osteotomy. Both reduction and augmentation malarplasty could be done after osteotomy with outward or inward rotation of the zygomatic complex around the zygomatic arch based on pre-surgical analysis. We recommend usage of additive manufacturing technology in malar augmentation to obtain more precise and predictable outcomes.