title: Evolution of 3D surface imaging systems in facial plastic surgery.
abstract: Recent advancements in computer technologies have propelled the development of 3D imaging systems. 3D surface-imaging is taking surgeons to a new level of communication with patients; moreover, it provides quick and standardized image documentation. This article recounts the chronologic evolution of 3D surface imaging, and summarizes the current status of today's facial surface capturing technology. This article also discusses current 3D surface imaging hardware and software, and their different techniques, technologies, and scientific validation, which provides surgeons with the background information necessary for evaluating the systems and knowledge about the systems they might incorporate into their own practice.
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. chieh-han.tzou@meduniwien.ac.at
authors: Chieh-Han John
authors: CH
authors: Tzou
authors: Manfred
authors: M
authors: Frey
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D010780:Photogrammetry / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D012984:Software; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014741:Video Recording / Q000379:methods