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03-17-2014, 09:48 AM #1
3D Printing Creates New Face for Shot Somali Woman
Twenty five years ago, a 2 year old Samali girl named Ayaan was shot directly in the face. Since then she has been living a secluded life, one in which she is afraid to interact with other people. This all changed thanks to new 3d printing technology:
http://3dprint.com/1651/a-new-face-f...o-3d-printing/
Ayaan had a 3d printed bone implant attached to her skull, filling in the hole, and allowing Doctors to literally create a new face for the woman. The operation was an amazing success. Here is a picture of Ayan days after the surgery:
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