Rimodellazione

Rimodellazione, or remodeling, is a term used in medicine and related fields to denote the reshaping or recontouring of tissues or anatomical structures. It involves altering tissue quantity, distribution, or geometry through controlled removal, addition, or redistribution, often guided by functional or aesthetic objectives. The concept applies to surgical and non-surgical approaches and may occur over time as tissues respond to mechanical or biological stimuli.

In dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, rimodellazione ossea refers to reshaping the alveolar bone and surrounding structures to improve dental function or appearance. Techniques include selective bone removal, grafting, and guided-growth approaches used in combination with orthodontic appliances. In orthopedics, rimodellazione describes bone remodeling during growth, after fracture healing, or in response to implants and biomechanical loading, sometimes involving osteotomies or guided remodeling.

In cosmetic and plastic surgery, rimodellazione is used to describe body-contouring procedures aimed at altering contour and proportions. Methods may include liposculpture, fat grafting, and implant repositioning, as well as non-surgical modalities that contribute to gradual reshaping of tissues.

Planning usually relies on imaging and modeling, such as CT or MRI scans and 3D simulations, to predict outcomes and tailor interventions. Risks include infection, inflammation, relapse or asymmetry, and results depend on individual biology and technique.

The term is variably used across specialties and may be synonymous with rimodellamento or rimodellare in Italian contexts. It conveys the general idea of reshaping rather than a single specific procedure.