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title: How to Make a 3D Model
description: "[**Arbrea Face**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-face/) allows plastic surgeons to create **high-quality 3D models** of patients quickly and efficiently using an **iPad**. This feature enhances **consultations, surgical planning, and patient engagement** by providing an **interactive and accurate visualization of facial structures**. ## **Positioning the…"
url: "https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-make-a-3d-model/"
updated: "2025-03-20"
category: Arbrea Face Academy
---

# How to Make a 3D Model

[**Arbrea Face**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-face/) allows plastic surgeons to create **high-quality 3D models** of patients quickly and efficiently using an **iPad**. This feature enhances **consultations, surgical planning, and patient engagement** by providing an **interactive and accurate visualization of facial structures**.

## **Positioning the Patient’s Head for Scanning**

1. Ask the patient to **sit in a neutral, upright position**.
2. Ensure the **head is centered** and aligned proportionally with the **iPad’s screen**.
3. Maintain a **steady hand or use a stabilizer** for precise scanning.

**Why This Matters?**

- Ensures [**accurate proportions**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-the-automatic-measurements-tools/) for a well-balanced 3D model.
- Helps avoid **distortions in the final simulation**.

## **Scanning With the iPad**

1. Open **Arbrea Face** and select the **3D Scan Mode**.
2. Slowly move the **iPad around the patient’s face** to capture **all angles**.
3. Follow on-screen prompts to ensure **even scanning**.
4. Make sure to scan **frontal, profile, and oblique angles** for the best results.

**Benefit**:

- Provides **a realistic and detailed facial model**.
- Captures **depth and structure accurately**, improving simulation precision.

## **Reviewing the Final 3D Scan**

1. Once the scan is complete, the system will generate a **3D model of the patient’s face**.
2. Rotate and zoom in to **examine details and refine any adjustments**.
3. Ensure **proportions and symmetry** are accurate before proceeding with simulations.

**Why This Feature is Essential?**

- Allows **surgeons and patients to visualize potential outcomes in 3D**.
- Provides a **comprehensive base for pre-operative planning and consultations**.

## **Conclusion**

The **3D modeling feature** in **Arbrea Face** simplifies **patient visualization and surgical planning** with **precise facial scanning, interactive model adjustments, and high-quality rendering**. By utilizing **iPad-powered scanning and real-time 3D visualization**, surgeons can enhance **consultations and achieve accurate pre-operative planning**.

For more guidance, watch the [full video tutorial](https://youtu.be/pxIlxrG4Qdg?si=AvM1OuCCJlNHhdi7) below.

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