Manual fabrication of a specialized transparent facial pressure mask: A technical note

Carlo Colla; Sander B. Kant; Eric Van den Kerckhove; Rene R. W. J. Van der Hulst; Andrzej A. Piatkowski de Grzymala

doi:10.1177/0309364618820141

Manual fabrication of a specialized transparent facial pressure mask: A technical note

Carlo Colla, Sander B. Kant^*, Eric Van den Kerckhove, Rene R. W. J. Van der Hulst, Andrzej A. Piatkowski de Grzymala

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Abstract

Background and Aim: The objective of this study was to describe the manual fabrication of a transparent facial pressure mask for treating facial deformities. The mask combines the use of a silicone inner liner and mechanical pressure in the facial region. Technique: A negative mold is formed by covering the face with plaster. Manipulation of soft tissue is a crucial part in this process. After hardening and removal of the negative mold, the positive mold is formed and dried. Next a rolled silicone sheet is placed over the positive mold in a vacuum environment. Subsequently, the silicones are vulcanized. Then the rigid outside of the mask is created. The silicone inner liner and outside shell are then affixed. Discussion: This described technique results in accurate facemasks with precise fitting. During therapy, the mask is adjusted multiple times to keep excellent fit, as remodeling of scars and deformities takes place.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	356-360
Number of pages	5
Journal	Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Volume	43
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364618820141
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019

Keywords

Facial deformities
facial pressure therapy
hypertrophic scars
orthotics
fabrication techniques
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL
GARMENT THERAPY
SCAR MANAGEMENT
SILICONE
PREVENTION

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