Author(s)
Feyisayo Adegboye, BA
Clara D. Si, BA
Daniel R. S. Habib, BA
Scott J. Stephan, MD
Priyesh N. Patel, MD
Shiayin F. Yang, MD
Affiliation(s)
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center;
Abstract:
Background: In recent years, virtual and augmented reality has taken a pivotal role in expanding the educational and operational toolset in different fields, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Current literature suggests that augmented reality can increase surgical precision, reduce planning and operative times, and improve outcomes at many stages of care. This literature review aims to cover the landscape of applications for augmented reality in FPRS, its uses, limitations, and future directions.
Learning/Study Objectives: To learn the applications, uses, and limitations of augmented reality in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery.
Design type: Systematic Review
Methods: A review examining the landscape of augmented reality in facial plastic surgery was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and EMBASE was organized with Covidence. Search terms include a combination of “augmented reality,” “facial plastic surgery,” “oral and maxillofacial surgery,” “simulation,” “3D immersion”, “training”, “rhinoplasty”, "microtia", "cosmetic surgery" and “facial analysis”.
Results: Articles that met criteria during title and abstract review were critically appraised in our full text review. Out of 420 studies from the initial search only 31 studies were included in our review. We organized the articles based off which stage in care this application of AR covers in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Conclusion: This review demonstrates multiple applications of AR in FPRS. Specifically, it helps surgeons assess symmetry, view 3D images intraoperatively, improve post operative outcomes and can be applied as an educational tool for trainees. Further research would evaluate how AR can aid physicians in optimizing both their functional and cosmetic outcomes using AR.