Orbital, Nose, Ear

Due to birth defects, trauma, or disease, loss of a facial body part can be devastating. The desire to blend into the crowd is reasonable - and not considered “cosmetic.” When plastic surgery can do no more, a silicone prosthesis can offer that reasonable alternative.

While the most common attachment method for facial prostheses is medical adhesive, some patients are now candidates for implant retained prostheses. If a patient is a candidate, this method involves surgery where implants are placed in the defect area.

These implants protrude through the skin, and the prosthesis is then attached with either a bar and clip system, or with magnets. Depending on how much movement of the underlying tissue is present, a small amount of glue (or something sticky) may still be desired for aesthetic reasons, but the retention is maintained with the implants.

Once the implants (and abutments) are placed, there is a minimum waiting period of 3 months before the fabrication of the prosthesis can be started. After that, Barbara tries to complete the prosthesis in approximately two weeks.