3d printed eyelid instrument designed by Dr. Kotlus

Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 01:03PM
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Dr. Kotlus saw a need for a tool that helps cosmetic surgeons evaluate patients for upper eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) and he created it using a 3d printer.  It is called the eyelid wand and it is available on a website called shapeways.com.  Other surgeons have already purchased their own 3d printed copy of the instrument to use with their own patients.  

Watch this video to learn how the eyelid wand is used:

Article originally appeared on Allure Medical Blog - Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Trends - Drs. Mok, Hope (http://www.alluremedicalblog.com/).