Chinanews, Xi'an, April 8th (Reporter Zhang Yuan) Xi'an has launched 3D printed body cosmetic surgery technology to restore the face of the body damaged in special circumstances.

The reporter observed and interviewed the new technology at a funeral home in Xi'an on the 8th.

　　The 3D printed body cosmetic technology is mainly used to repair the face of the body damaged by the fall, traffic accident, high corruption, fire and other accidents. Through digital modeling of the photo of the deceased's life, the similarity is as high as 90%.

　　Yuan Junqiang, head of the plastic surgery team at Xi'an Funeral Home, said that traditional facial repairs require manual operations by plastic surgeons, using plaster, cement, paint and other materials to repair and suture, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

He said: "Using 3D printing technology, the body can be reshaped within 24 hours, and the accuracy is higher."

The staff of the plastic surgery team of Xi'an funeral home showed their 3D printed models of their faces.

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　　According to reports, since the introduction of 3D printing technology in Xi'an Funeral Home in September 2020, it has reshaped the faces of more than a dozen dead.

Body cosmetic surgery requires three to five clear facial photos of the deceased to be obtained from the family members. The staff builds a three-dimensional model of the face based on the photos, then prints the model through 3D printing technology, and finally performs makeup and color correction.

　　"Through the use of 3D printed body plastic surgery technology, letting the deceased leave in the'most beautiful' appearance is also the greatest relief to the family." Zhang Lianchao, a staff member of the plastic surgery team of Xi'an funeral home, said that the plastic surgery team repairs not only respect, but also the soul. Trauma.

Through the renewal of technical means, let the deceased bid farewell to their relatives with a "perfect look".

　　In recent years, Xi’an funeral homes have continuously introduced land-saving and ecological burials, such as tree burials, lawn burials, flower bed burials, and wall burials.

While letting the deceased return to nature, it also allows people to learn to respect and understand life.

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