A facial prosthetic or facial prosthesis is an artificial device used to change or adapt the outward appearance of a person's face or head. When used in the theater, film, or television industry, facial prosthetic makeup alters a person's normal face into something extraordinary.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Facial Prosthetics creates realistic prosthetics for people who have lost a part of the face due to cancer, other illnesses, or injuries. We also make prosthetics for people born with facial differences, such as microtia.

A facial prosthesis is an artificial replacement of an eye, ear, nose or other portion of the face that restores normal appearance may improve function. The prosthesis is made of medical grade silicone rubber and is custom made to suit the fit and appearance of the individual patient.

We specialize in custom life-like facial prosthetics for the ear (auricular or ear prosthesis), eye and eyelids (ocular and orbital prosthesis), and nose (nasal prosthesis); as well as prosthetic fingers and hands, prosthetic toes, and custom prosthetic nipples.

Feb 26, 2025 · Facial prosthetics are custom-made devices that replace or restore missing or damaged parts of your face, such as the eyes, ears, or nose. Made from medical-grade silicone rubber, they are crafted carefully to match your unique fit and appearance.

Head and neck prostheses provide a synthetic replacement for ablative, congenital, or traumatic defects of the head and neck, and attempt to restore cosmetic appearance and functionality. The dual goals of craniofacial reconstruction, form and function, can often be harmoniously achieved.

In general, facial and somatic (body) prostheses are created by reproducing a three-dimensional model of the absent anatomy by one or a combination of methods, such as traditional sculpting, virtual sculpting, computer-aided design, and generating a 3D-printed prototype.

Apr 1, 2021 · Facial prosthetic devices, such as a nose, eye, or ear, are removable devices that can be worn by the patient daily and removed each night for cleaning and skin hygiene.

Feb 1, 2009 · Facial prosthetics can be a life-changing milestone for patients who have lost an eye, ear, or nose or sustained damage to intraoral structures.

Facial prosthetics is a discipline closely related to maxillofacial surgery and addresses the needs of patients who have a missing facial anatomy as a result of either disease, trauma, or congenital reasons.