Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgeon Needs 3d Printer Advice

Hi guys. I would like to get some info about 3d printers that could be used to show how a patient would possibly look like after a cosmetic surgery procedure . I am from a cosmetic surgery center based in Utah. We have this procedure called mommy makeover: imagine a combination of liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lift being performed at once or to learn more visit our website at http://mommymakeoverutah.com and a 3d printer would definitely be of great use beforehand.

Recently, a client came to our office. She was looking around different plastic surgery centers here in Utah and when she came to our practice, she had this 3d printed mask of her face! We were so impressed. Its like seeing a before and after even before the surgery! So, inorder to not be left behind as other plastic surgeons have already been using such technology here in Utah, we would like to know if what are the best 3d printers ie the brand or model that we could use for example, a client would like to have a nose lift, we would like to be able to 3d print the expected result and show it to her. We use the latest technologies and we would definitely want this 3d printing as part of our service.

Also, does this require hiring a certified or licensed 3d printer operator or anyone like a surgeon could do it? Currently we rely on computers to show the expected result.

Look into a stereo lithography machine. More maintenance, but very nice results. You could print the face at 50% size if needed. And get a local kid to show you how to use it. :)

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Originally Posted by Davo

Look into a stereo lithography machine. More maintenance, but very nice results. You could print the face at 50% size if needed. And get a local kid to show you how to use it. :)

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Thanks. Ill do my research on stereo lithography machine.

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Originally Posted by mommymakeoverutah

Thanks. Ill do my research on stereo lithography machine.

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I contacted you directly through your website as the listed phone number was not functioning. Reply back if you would like to have an extended conversion on the topic.

3D Techonology Consultant
10+ years Experience
Solidworks/Rhino
Geomagic Studio / Materialise Magics v20

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Originally Posted by sindrele

I contacted you directly through your website as the listed phone number was not functioning. Reply back if you would like to have an extended conversion on the topic.

3D Techonology Consultant
10+ years Experience
Solidworks/Rhino
Geomagic Studio / Materialise Magics v20

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Sorry about that. The website is currently being updated by our webdesigner and he got the wrong phone number listed. Ive sent a reply to your email. Thanks!

https://3dprint.com/117889/3d-print-...nstruct-faces/

Found a company. Anyone use them? MirrorMe3d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hvakLR61k

anyone used Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer before?

You will need high definition finish for the work you have in mind. Have a look at 3D Systems line of printers. Some of the best out there. Furthermore they offer the whole package i.e. scanning, design, sculpting & printing.

I wouldn't focus on the brand of printer at this point. You need to figure out the rest of the puzzle first. You need a fairly accurate 3D scanner to record the "before" image of the patient's face, and some 3D modeling software to make the proposed changes in before worrying about how you're going to print it. Someone there will have to be delegated to doing this part of the job, unless you're planning to send your patients elsewhere for scanning. Once you've got a 3D model, you can send it out for printing; there are lots of services which will do that for you, relieving you of the necessity for purchasing, housing, operating, and maintaining a 3D printer.

I've got a Form1+, and it works pretty well, but the build volume isn't nearly enough for a full-sized face; you'd have to be content with a high-resolution but miniaturized version. Sebastian is correct about the 3D Systems line of products, though - they do have everything you'll need for this process. I'd suggest looking into the Capture scanner and Geomagic Sculpt with the Touch haptic arm, for the initial stages of scanning and sculpting. Check my site for more information about these products; we're resellers and offer discounts on all of them.

Andrew Werby
www.computersculpture.com

Well, there are a lot of good 3d printers which can help you in your work, but in my opinion, you can do similar work, just on your PC, it is not such expensive, and it is easier to do, even it is a screen projection.