Virtual Reality Becomes Reality in Plastic Surgery

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With the new millennium upon us, the increasing use of computers and the Internet are forcing us to evaluate our traditional methods of surgical training and practice. The conventional surgical education method of “see one, do one, teach one” does not sufficiently address the need to achieve standardized, reproducible, and safe teaching methods. Current constraints imposed by managed care require cost-effective and efficient means to educate and evaluate future surgeons. Advances in visualization, instrumentation, and computing power have led to developments in virtual reality (VR) and simulation. The advent and growth of this technology offers an effective means of addressing concerns regarding plastic surgical training, education, and practice in the modern healthcare environment.

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