Consultation
We meet with the patient, do an assessment on the affected area and determine what type of prosthesis we can or cannot provide. All the options are discussed in detail and photos and sample prosthesis are shown. We go over patient expectations and address any questions or concerns you have. If there are other specialists involved in the treatment we collaborate with them and then comeup with a treatment plan.
Impressions*
We apply a soft flexible material directly on the patient’s skin in order to create an accurate model of the patient. The material and process is similar to that of a dentist taking impressions in the mouth or an audiologist making a mold for hearing aids. The process is quick and painless.
Sculpting
A wax prototype is sculpted. The prototype is tried on and off the patient to check the fit and shape. This is typically the longest session of the whole fabrication process. The patient will have plenty of opportunities to view the prototype while wearing it and discuss their preferences.
Color Matching
Silicone is matched to the patient’s skin tone using special pigments. Each prosthesis is custom color matched to the patient and can mimic veins, freckles or moles.
External Tinting
After the silicone is cured the prosthesis is trimmed and placed on the patient for a second coloring session. During this session while the patient is wearing the prosthesis it is hand painted by the anaplastologist to match the adjacent skin.
Delivery
Verbal and written instructions will be gone over on how to care for the prosthesis. Hands on learning will take place on how to put the prosthesis on and off, put on adhesive and remove it or other mechanical retention. The patient will be shown how to clean the prosthesis and their skin and how tostore their prosthesis. Annual office visits are recommended in order to extend the life of the prosthesis.
*Implant retained prosthesis requires two extra appointments for fabrication of surgical guide. They included one impression and one sculpting appointment before the patient’s surgery date. After the allotted healing time for implants the patient comes in for another Impression.