New T-Mode™ for breast is a training tool that uses AI to help plastic surgeons interpret and learn ultrasound anatomy while performing exams with a Clarius handheld scanner
Austin, Texas, March 20, 2025 – Clarius Mobile Health, a pioneer in AI-powered handheld ultrasound, is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) education tool that helps new users quickly master ultrasound breast anatomy while scanning with Clarius ultrasound. The latest of five AI-training modes invented by Clarius, T-Mode for breast helps plastic surgeons recognize key breast tissue layers in real time to accelerate learning and improve confidence in performing in-clinic ultrasound guided procedures and exams. Clarius will demonstrate T-Mode for breast at The Aesthetics Meeting in Austin, Texas from March 20 to 23 at booth #1443.
Clarius developed the training tool to help address the growing demand for clinicians skilled in conducting breast exams. While the FDA recommends that breast implant patients undergo ultrasound breast exams every two to three years, the shortage of skilled sonographers has created long wait times for patients. Many plastic surgeons are using ultrasound in their practice and seek training to increase their proficiency with reading grey scale images, which are notoriously difficult to interpret for new users.
Dr. Marc Salzman, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and ultrasound educator who published a paper on the benefits of using ultrasound for breast implant surveillance helped test the new feature during its development and says “Clarius T-Mode for breast is very helpful in teaching breast ultrasound and will help novice physicians adopt ultrasound. It shortens the learning curve for recognizing the different layers of tissue, the capsule, and the implant itself.”
When activated during an exam with a Clarius ultrasound scanner, T-Mode creates an adjacent image with distinctive graphics and text labels that helps new ultrasound users instantly identify anatomical structures. T-Mode is also available for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures, facial aesthetics and musculoskeletal applications.
“Clarius continues to raise the bar with T-Mode for breast imaging,” says Dr. Pat Pazmiño, MD, FACS, a plastic surgeon who practices in Miami. “The use of artificial intelligence to help identify tissue planes helps to shorten the learning curve so that clinicians can focus on the patient.”
A long-time Clarius user and advocate for ultrasound use by plastic surgeons, Dr. Pazmiño was instrumental in advocating for the first plastic surgery law that has been passed in Florida. In effect on July 1, 2023, the bill mandates the use of ultrasound guidance during gluteal fat grafting procedures to protect patient safety. Dr. Pazmiño also supported the development of T-Mode for Gluteal Grafting.
Clarius offers a range of purpose-built specialty handheld wireless ultrasound scanners designed to provide high-definition imaging for multiple clinical applications. They deliver high-resolution imaging that is equivalent to the best traditional cart-based systems for a small fraction of the cost using an app for iOS and Android smart devices.
Clarius T-Mode is available with Clarius Membership and the new One-Time License along with specialized presets, unlimited cloud storage, Voice Controls and other features designed for plastic surgery.
About Clarius Mobile Health
Clarius is on a mission to make accurate, easy-to-use, and affordable ultrasound tools available to all medical professionals in every specialty. With decades of experience in medical imaging, the team knows that great ultrasound imaging improves confidence and patient care. Today, AI-powered Clarius handheld wireless ultrasound scanners connect to iOS and Android devices, delivering high-resolution ultrasound images traditionally only available with bulkier, high-end systems at a fraction of the cost. Almost 4 million high-definition scans have been performed using Clarius wireless handheld scanners. Clarius scanners are available in over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.clarius.com.
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