Facial Plast Surg 2020; 36(01): 003-006
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1701643
Original Article
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Using Digital Profileplasty for Surgical Planning

Deanna C. Menapace
1   Department of Otorhinolarynogology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
,
Jeremie D. Oliver
2   Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
,
Andrew Courson
3   Houston Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Kingwood, Texas
,
Grant S. Hamilton 3rd
1   Department of Otorhinolarynogology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Publication Date:
19 March 2020 (online)

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Abstract

This paper describes a method for setting up an automated and reliable digital profileplasty technique for use in Adobe Photoshop. Digital imaging software can be used to extrapolate more exact measurements during profileplasty. The digital profileplasty technique is helpful to provide intraoperative guidance during surgery.

Keywords

profileplasty - profile - rhinoplasty - digital imaging

Authors' Contributions

Development of technique: G.S.H.


Drafting of the manuscript: D.C.M., J.D.O., A.C., G.S.H.


Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: G.C.H.


Disclosures

None of the authors have any financial disclosures.