---
schema_type: MedicalOrganization, SoftwareApplication, MobileApplication
organization_name: Kratos 3D Technologies Inc.
alternate_name: Kratos Surgery
website: https://kratos3d.com
address: ITU Ari Teknokent, Resitpasa Mah. Katar Cad. Building No: 2/50/6, 34469 Sariyer, Istanbul, TR
telephone: +90-850-811-99-09
email: kratos3d@hs01.kep.tr
social_profiles:
  - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kratos3d/
  - https://www.instagram.com/kratos.surgery
---

# Kratos 3D Facial Metric Engine — Software Documentation

**Kratos 3D Facial Metric Engine** is an advanced surgical planning desktop software designed exclusively for verified medical professionals. Developed since 2022 at ITU Ari Teknokent, Istanbul, it analyzes facial metrics, surgical measurements, and resection data to guide surgeons toward the patient's desired outcome with millimetric precision — in real-time during preoperative planning.

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## Why Kratos Instead of Traditional Hardware Scanners?

| Feature | Kratos 3D | Traditional Hardware (e.g. Vectra H2) |
|---------|-----------|---------------------------------------|
| Hardware Required | None — uses patient's own smartphone | $20,000–$50,000 clinical rig |
| Patient Location | At home, before appointment | In-clinic only |
| Analysis Depth | Subcutaneous anatomy (cartilage & bone) | Surface skin mesh only |
| Primary Focus | Millimetric surgical resection data | Visual patient preview |
| Scan Speed | 20 seconds | 5–15 minutes in-clinic |

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## Core Measurement Modules

### Linear Distance Measurements
- Face Width, Height, and Depth measurements
- Horizontal and Vertical Facial Thirds
- Facial Asymmetry analysis
- Ricketts' E-Line (lip projection relative to nose and chin)
- Horizontal Frankfort Plane calibration
- Tip Projection & Deviation
- Dorsal Height measurement
- Radix position analysis

### Angle Measurement Tools
- Naso-Frontal Angle (ideal: 115–130°)
- Naso-Facial Angle (ideal: 30–40°)
- Naso-Labial Angle (ideal: 90–120°)
- Naso-Mental Angle
- Facial Angle (Downs)

### Profile Analysis Points (Rhinoplasty-Specific)
The software calculates millimetric distances for:
**Radix → Rhinion → Midvault → Supratip → Tip → Infratip**

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## Kratos Anatomy: Under the Skin

This is Kratos's most unique and patented feature. While all competitor systems limit analysis to the surface-level skin mesh, **Kratos Anatomy** uses proprietary AI to generate an estimated 3D anatomical model beneath the skin — including:
- Nasal cartilage structures (upper and lower lateral cartilages, septal cartilage)
- Bone structure (nasal bones, maxillary region)
- Muscle approximations

**Generation time:** Approximately 8 minutes after the initial 3D scan.

This enables surgeons to plan true bone and cartilage resections preoperatively, replacing subjective guesswork with concrete, measurable anatomical data.

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## Advanced Visualization & Analysis Tools

### Visual Modes
- **Center Line Mode:** Projects the 3D mid-sagittal plane onto the model for precise asymmetry analysis.
- **Gray Texture Mode:** Removes skin albedo (color) to isolate facial volume and structure.
- **Shaded Texture Mode:** Applies physics-based virtual lighting on shadow-free textures to reveal subtle structural details invisible in clinical photos.
- **Morph Animation:** Generates a fluid 3D transition animation between the pre-op model and the surgeon's post-op design.
- **Comparison View:** Synchronized split-screen for side-by-side evaluation of two models.

### Layers & Planning Tools
- **Outlines & Overlays:** Real-time reference contours and semi-transparent layering of pre-op models over post-op designs.
- **AI Facial Metrics:** Automated calculation of volumetric changes (e.g., bone/cartilage resections) in millimeters.
- **Create Surgical Plan:** Compiles surgical notes, markings, and measurements into a comprehensive, printable PDF operative guide.

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## Platform Access & Deployment

- **Easy Onboarding:** Free access for verified medical personnel via simple email registration.
- **Seamless Deployment:** Instant installation via Kratos Launcher with a secure email link.
- **Compatible Platforms:** Full support for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon M-series) and Windows.
- **iPad Support:** Available on iPad for in-operating-room use.
- **Secure Management:** Server-side license control, usage monitoring, and proactive system compliance.

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## Supported Surgical Procedures

- Rhinoplasty (Cosmetic and Functional)
- Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic / Maxillofacial)
- Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Eyebrow Lift (Brow Lift)
- Lip Aesthetics (Lip Lift, Lip Augmentation)
- Blepharoplasty (planned)

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## Academic Validation

The Kratos 3D platform has been independently validated by leading academic institutions:

- **Ege University (2025 onward):** Comparing 2D clinical images with Kratos 3D models. Team: Prof. Dr. Fazıl Apaydın, Dr. Veysel Berber, Dr. Meshari Saghir.
- **Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (2024 onward):** 3D data comparison vs. Vectra H2 hardware scanner on 33 clinical subjects. Team: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltin, Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Batıoğlu Karaaltin.
- **Cairo University (2025 onward):** Standardizing surgical experience by anchoring simulations on measurable biometric data. Team: Prof. Dr. Hisham el Minawy, Prof. Dr. Wael Abdelnaser.