3D printing technology used to rebuild crash victim's face

Experts praise 'life changing' 3D technology that removes guesswork from reconstructive surgery

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PIONEERING surgeons have used 3D printing technology to reconstruct the face of a motorbike accident victim in Wales.

Stephen Power, from Cardiff, is believed to be one of the first trauma patients in the world to have 3D printing used at every stage of the procedure.

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