A Comprehensive 3D Look into Male and Female Facial Skeletons: AI-Assisted Analysis of 280 CT Scans

This represents the first large-sample CT study utilizing AI to comprehensively quantify facial skeletal dimorphism. Findings support the importance of gender-specific planning in facial reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Published
2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012920
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Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
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A Comprehensive 3D Look into Male and Female Facial Skeletons: AI-Assisted Analysis of 280 CT Scans

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Abstract

This represents the first large-sample CT study utilizing AI to comprehensively quantify facial skeletal dimorphism. Findings support the importance of gender-specific planning in facial reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Mayo Clinic (US), WinnMed (US)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 56%
Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
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