How to Use the Scars Tool

The Scars Tool in Arbrea Breast enables plastic surgeons to visually demonstrate the expected post-operative scars based on different surgical techniques. This feature helps manage patient expectations and improves communication by providing clear, realistic visuals during consultations.

Reducing the Patient’s Breast Volume (Optional) #

1. Before using the Scars Tool, you can simulate a breast reduction by decreasing the patient’s volume.
2. This helps provide a more realistic view of the procedure and its effects.

Why It’s Useful:
Gives context for the scar placement and post-surgical changes.

Using the Implant Catalog (If Applicable) #

1. If combining a breast reduction or lift with implants, you can select an implant from the catalog beforehand.
2. Choose based on volume, shape, or projection, then apply it to one or both breasts.

Ensures that the scar simulation reflects the complete surgical plan.

Viewing and Activating the Scars Tool #

1. Click on the Scars Tool in the simulation menu.
2. Scars will appear over the breast simulation, giving a visual guide to the incision locations.

This helps patients visualize the surgical impact in a realistic way.

Choosing the Scar Type #

You can select from various scar patterns, including:

• Periareolar
• Vertical (lollipop)
• Inverted T (anchor)

Benefit:
Each scar type corresponds to different surgical techniques, allowing you to personalize the visualization to your plan.

Showing Two Different Scar Types on Each Breast #

1. Arbrea Breast allows you to display different scars on each breast, if needed.
2. This is useful for asymmetric cases or revision surgeries.

Why It’s Powerful:
Supports flexible consultation scenarios, including mixed techniques.

Adjusting the Nipple Point #

1. Use the Modify Locations button to reposition the nipple point according to the planned lift or reduction.
2. This creates a more accurate and aesthetic simulation, aligned with scar placement.

Enhances the overall realism and clarity of the simulation.

Conclusion #

The Scars Tool in Arbrea Breast helps plastic surgeons educate patients and align expectations by clearly showing post-surgical scarring patterns. Combined with implant selection, volume reduction, and nipple repositioning, it offers a complete and realistic visualization of the procedure.

For more guidance, watch the full video tutorial below.