Types of prostheses
Restoring missing anatomy in the face: eye, nose, ear
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The Anaplastologist
Facial & Ocular Prosthetics
The Anaplastologist creates custom-designed medical devices to restore missing anatomy due to cancer, trauma or congenital conditions. Each facial prosthesis is individually designed using medical grade silicone and are used to protect by closing open defects, improve function, modifying disfigured anatomy and restore symmetry.
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Types of prostheses
Restoring missing anatomy in the face: eye, nose, ear
orbital
orbital
Orbital Prosthesis
This special device is made for patients who underwent orbital exenterantions or are missing the globe of the eye and the eyelids. The orbital prosthesis duplicates in silicone the collateral anatomy, which is artistically sculpted to cover the affected site and to be fitted around the orbital rim.
nasal
nasal
Nasal Prosthesis
This type of prosthesis is medical necessary after a partial or total rhinectomy (resection of a nose). The creation of nasal prostheses or artificial noses is rather important because it restores multiples functions while restoring a normal appearance to the face. It helps moisturizing and warming incoming air, restore normal speech, serve as support for eyeglasses.
Auricular
Auricular
Auricular Prosthesis
Auricular Prostheses can help improving audio by redirecting the sound waves toward the ear canal. It is recommended for congenital conditions in children born with Microtia (underdeveloped ear) , Atresia ( absence of ear canal), Goldenhar Syndrome. Other candidates for prosthetic ear rehabilitation includes Cancer, Traumatic Injury.
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