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title: How to Use Sculpting Mode
description: "[**Arbrea Breast**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-breast-an-overview/) offers a powerful **Sculpting Mode**, allowing plastic surgeons to **simulate breast volume adjustments without using implants**. This feature provides **greater flexibility in shaping and refining results**, enabling surgeons to achieve **customized pre-operative visualizations** based on patient preferences. ##…"
url: "https://arbrea-labs.com/fr/documents/how-to-use-sculpting-mode/"
updated: "2026-06-05"
category: Arbrea Breast Academy
---

# How to Use Sculpting Mode

[**Arbrea Breast**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-arbrea-breast-an-overview/) offers a powerful **Sculpting Mode**, allowing plastic surgeons to **simulate breast volume adjustments without using implants**. This feature provides **greater flexibility in shaping and refining results**, enabling surgeons to achieve **customized pre-operative visualizations** based on patient preferences.

## **Simulating Without Implants Using Sculpting Mode**

1. Open **Arbrea Breast** and select the patient’s **3D model**.
2. Activate **Sculpting Mode** to modify **breast shape and volume** without adding implants.
3. Use **manual sculpting tools** to fine-tune **projection, symmetry, and natural contours**.

![How to use Arbrea implant catalog](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)

**Why It’s Important?**

- Allows surgeons to **simulate fat grafting, mastopexy, or volume adjustments without implants**.
- Provides **a natural-looking preview of potential outcomes**.

## **Changing Volume & Using the Shape Tool**

1. Navigate to the **Volume Adjustment Tool** and increase or decrease **breast size**.

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     2. Use the [**Shape Tool**](https://arbrea-labs.com/docs/how-to-use-the-shape-tool/) to refine the **breast base, projection, and overall contour**.

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     3. Adjust the **upper and lower pole fullness** to match the desired look.

**Benefit**:

- Helps visualize **subtle refinements and customized shaping**.
- Provides a more **personalized approach for patients seeking natural enhancement**.

## **Getting Implant Suggestions Based on the Patient’s Preferred Volume**

1. Once the preferred volume is set, **Arbrea Breast can suggest suitable implants**.
2. The system analyzes **patient-specific measurements** and **recommends implants** that best match the sculpted volume.
3. Surgeons can compare **implants vs. sculpted results** to guide patient decision-making.

 

**Why This Matters?**

- Helps **patients explore implant vs. natural options**.
- Ensures **implant selection aligns with the patient’s expectations**.

## **Conclusion**

The **Sculpting Mode** in **Arbrea Breast** provides **flexible breast shaping and volume adjustments** without implants. By utilizing **manual sculpting tools, volume refinements, and AI-powered implant suggestions**, surgeons can enhance **consultations and achieve precise pre-operative planning**.

For more guidance, watch the [full video tutorial](https://youtu.be/-xyb2ofXiEo?si=gC7VNuYgzLkyP1zH) below.

 

![YouTube thumbnail](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/cache/wpo-youtube-thumbnails/-xyb2ofXiEo-maxresdefault.jpg)![YouTube icon](https://arbrea-labs.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-optimize-premium/images/icon/icons8-youtube-96.svg)