3D printed hybrid skin implants
Burns are one of the most common injuries to date, and usually require several weeks of recovery with repeated and painful bandaging. We are developing implants for the immediate treatment of soft-tissue injuries (2nd-3rd degree burns), as well as providing cosmetic coverage to any related skin deficiency. The implants being developed will have skin-like properties, color, texture, and could induce new cell growth.
The different implant layers are made out of hydrogels combined with natural-inspired materials, all created using the latest 2D- and 3D-printing techniques.
Students: Yaniv Damatov
Figure: Hydrogel nose created using traditional casting technique (front and side view)