METHODS: A 3D surgical model was established by creating a 3D printed skull covered with elastic cloth. 10 plastic surgery residents enrolled in the study. CAD was performed for all cases based on 3D CT data. The surgical templates were designed and printed out for the experimental group. Experimental/control group (n=5 each) performed facial contour surgeries on the surgical model with/without 3D surgical templates. The effectiveness of the surgical model was evaluated by a trainee-reported questionnaire. The surgery time, symmetry, surgical accuracy, and learning curve were recorded and compared between two groups. RESULTS: Trainees reported the training model to be very helpful (4.9). When using 3D surgical templates, the outcome symmetry and accuracy were significantly improved compared. The learning curve was also shortened in reduction gonioplasty, reduction malarplasty and genioplasty. CONCLUSION: Our training model may be considered as a plastic surgery educational tool for shortening the learning curve and improving outcomes in facial contour surgeries.