Hair RestorationsHair RestorationsSources of HairSources of Hair

Methods of AttachmentMethods of Attachment

1) wax attachment1) wax attachment2) tissue adhesive (cement)2) tissue adhesive (cement)3) suturing3) suturing4) needle embedding4) needle embedding5) melted wax5) melted wax

General DirectionsGeneral Directions

Use lengths of hair that are longer than Use lengths of hair that are longer than required.required.Width of hair patch should not exceed 1”.Width of hair patch should not exceed 1”.Eyebrow & mustache should not exceed Eyebrow & mustache should not exceed 3/8”.3/8”.OverlappingOverlappingMarginal Form and PositionMarginal Form and PositionFinal Trimming and ShapingFinal Trimming and Shaping

Sideburn and TempleSideburn and Temple

Crown of the HeadCrown of the Head1) rounded1) rounded

2) squared2) squared

3) recessed3) recessed

EyebrowEyebrow

Hair grows obliquely upward and outward.Hair grows obliquely upward and outward.Head: central plane of foreheadHead: central plane of foreheadBody: lateral plane of foreheadBody: lateral plane of foreheadTail: lateral rim of the eyesocketTail: lateral rim of the eyesocketGreatest density is at the head and thinnest is at Greatest density is at the head and thinnest is at the tail.the tail.Form and position is important.Form and position is important.Bilateral restoration should be done Bilateral restoration should be done simultaneously.simultaneously.

EyelashEyelash

Hair is thicker than the hair of the cranium.Hair is thicker than the hair of the cranium.May be curved or relatively straight.May be curved or relatively straight.Purchased eyelashes usually require Purchased eyelashes usually require trimming.trimming.May be attached to eyecap with tissue May be attached to eyecap with tissue adhesive.adhesive.

MustacheMustache

Wax used because of conspicuous Wax used because of conspicuous location.location.Small hair patches: ¼ “ wideSmall hair patches: ¼ “ wideMay need to round/trim top of the hair May need to round/trim top of the hair patch.patch.Hair patch should be long to allow for Hair patch should be long to allow for trimming.trimming.

Types of MustacheTypes of Mustache

pencil-linepencil-linelarge, prominentlarge, prominentshort, croppedshort, croppedcurledcurledhandle-barhandle-bar

Goatee/BeardGoatee/Beard

goatee: thin layer of flesh-colored waxgoatee: thin layer of flesh-colored waxsmall beard/vandyke: supportive patches small beard/vandyke: supportive patches applied to the submandibular areaapplied to the submandibular area begin at the lower edge of the chinbegin at the lower edge of the chin overlapping is importantoverlapping is important

full beard: continues above small beard, covers full beard: continues above small beard, covers side of cheek and merges with sideburnside of cheek and merges with sideburnPrefabricated facial hair piece may require Prefabricated facial hair piece may require trimming.trimming.

Severed, Missing or Severed, Missing or Twisted LimbsTwisted Limbs

Severed LimbsSevered Limbs

Embalmed separately.Embalmed separately.Ligate leaking vessels.Ligate leaking vessels.Hypodermic injection.Hypodermic injection.Suture muscles.Suture muscles.Suture skin.Suture skin.Treatment of suture line.Treatment of suture line.Lengthening the limb.Lengthening the limb.

Missing LimbMissing Limb

Arm and HandArm and Hand

LegLeg

Twisted or Bent LimbsTwisted or Bent Limbs

ArthritisArthritisThird Degree BurnsThird Degree BurnsProlonged InactivityProlonged Inactivity

Pre-embalming Treatments:Pre-embalming Treatments:

Post-embalming Treatments:Post-embalming Treatments:

Penetrating WoundsPenetrating Wounds

Pistol and Rifle WoundsPistol and Rifle Wounds Classification:Classification: 1) grazing1) grazing

2) lacerating2) lacerating3) penetrating3) penetrating4) perforating4) perforating5) high velocity projectile5) high velocity projectile

Surface Characteristics Affecting RestorationSurface Characteristics Affecting Restoration Pre-embalming and Post-embalming TreatmentsPre-embalming and Post-embalming Treatments

PuncturesPunctures

Pre-embalming Restorative TreatmentPre-embalming Restorative Treatment

Post-embalming TreatmentPost-embalming Treatment

Neoplasm/TumorNeoplasm/Tumor

Benign: pre-embalming Benign: pre-embalming post-embalming post-embalming

Malignant: pre-embalmingMalignant: pre-embalming post-embalmingpost-embalming

AbcessAbcess

DesquamationDesquamation

Pre-embalmingPre-embalming

Post-embalmingPost-embalming

DistentionDistention

Causes:Causes: EmbalmingEmbalming DecompositionDecomposition TraumaTrauma Pathological ConditionsPathological Conditions

Types of DistentionTypes of Distention

LiquidLiquidSolidSolidSemi-solidSemi-solidGaseousGaseous

Treatment Considerations:Treatment Considerations:

Methods of ReductionMethods of ReductionEmbalming TreatmentsEmbalming TreatmentsGravitationGravitationExternal PressureExternal PressureChannelingChannelingReducing ChemicalsReducing ChemicalsAspirationAspirationIncisionIncisionExcisionExcisionHeatHeatWickingWicking