Free flap reconstruction of the head and neck can be performed by appropriately skilled surgeons with acceptable outcomes in low-volume settings. Success rate appears to increase as clinical experience is gained.
Digital patient photography and morphing software have become an important part of rhinoplasty over the past few decades. Presented is a novel technology incorporating 3D photography and printing to produce life-size models for use in patient evaluation and treatment. Surveys were conducted to assess patient response and were universally positive. Early surgeon experience also indicates benefit for intraoperative use. Three-dimensional printing and modeling is a new technology that has exciting applications for rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery.
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