Axis Three, the manufacturer of 3D surgical simulation tools for aesthetic consultations, has released the XS-200 scanner, designed to allow patients to visualize facial surgery outcomes. (Read article at Healthy Aging)

The scanner captures high quality, anatomically accurate, 3D images of patients' faces and complements the company's new Face Simulation software module for nose, chin, cheek and jaw procedures. The XS-200 scanner also addresses non-invasive procedures, including dermabrasion, chemical peels, facial fillers and Botox.

The desk-mountable unit captures the face topology with a minimal hardware footprint. With a modular, plug-and-play design, the scanner is easy to install and attaches directly to the USB port of a surgeon's computer. The unit incorporates three high-resolution imaging heads and a Color Coded Triangulation (CCT®) algorithm, which enables precise 3D image capture within a compact hardware footprint.

"We know that surgeons who focus on facial procedures also need precise and accurate 3D image capture, in a compact and easy-to-use package," says Paul Moffett, co-founder and director of engineering for Axis Three.  "Serving as a vehicle for delivering our simulation software, the XS-200 addresses this need, simplifying the patient consultation process and building patient confidence in the surgical result."