Mesh Deformation Algorithms for Cosmetic Surgery Simulation

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10.2991/978-94-6463-512-6_33How to use a DOI?

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Mesh Deformation; Differential Domain Methods; Volumetric Laplacian; Grayscale Texture

Abstract

In the rapidly advancing field of medical simulations, cosmetic surgery simulations have become crucial tools for surgical planning, training, and enhancing patient communication. These simulations allow surgeons to visualize and predict post-operative outcomes, which aids in making informed decisions and strengthens the surgeon-patient relationship. Despite advancements in techniques like bone tissue cutting and prosthesis transplantation, challenges remain in accurately depicting postoperative appearances, largely due to the limitations of the underlying geometric models used in these simulations. The advancement of sophisticated computer-assisted technologies has significantly driven the evolution of mesh deformation algorithms. These algorithms support the iterative refinement of geometric designs through a process called mesh deformation. Typically, this involves maintaining a constant mesh topology while updating node locations to align with geometric changes, a requirement that can become restrictive when significant modifications are necessary. This review paper examines two advanced mesh deformation algorithms: Laplacian-based mesh deformation and grayscale texture-based mesh deformation, each serving distinct roles in the field of cosmetic surgery simulation. The aim is to juxtapose these techniques, analyzing their effectiveness in achieving detailed and realistic surgical simulations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mengyuan Zhu
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/23
TI  - Mesh Deformation Algorithms for Cosmetic Surgery Simulation
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Communication (ICAIC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 295
EP  - 309
SN  - 1951-6851
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-512-6_33
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-512-6_33
ID  - Zhu2024
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