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Abstract

The use of cost-effective light sources is innovation in the field of Plastic Surgery. Illumination of the operative field is usually in practice are with roof-mounted lights and focus lights. A head-mounted Light source is a new addition available in market. It is available at a higher cost. In this article, we describe the cost-effective head mount illuminating light sourcereadily available at a low cost, convenient to carry, and easy to use. Wound inspection, Diagnosis of skin lesions, Tissue visualization, suturing, surgery, and suture removal made easy with the help of the cost-effective head mount light source.

Keywords : Light Source; Cost-Effective; Clinical Practice; Plastic Surgery.

Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India.