Facial prosthetics

Overview

Our Facial Reconstruction program helps people with missing or altered facial parts due to surgery, illness or injury. We provide custom-made prostheses to restore your appearance and function. Care is offered by a team of plastic surgeons, maxillofacial prosthodontists, anaplastologists and other specialists.

How prostheses are made

We design and create each prosthesis using advanced digital technology and silicone. It is carefully coloured and shaped to match the patient's natural skin tone and anatomy. Patients and family members are encouraged to take part in the design process. The prosthesis is attached using implants placed in the bone (osseointegration), adhesives or eyeglasses.

Types of prostheses

• Ear prostheses: Replace part or all of the outer ear
• Nose prostheses: Restore the shape and structure of the nose
• Eye prostheses: Replace the eye and surrounding tissue for a natural appearance
• Other midface prostheses: Restore other facial structures as needed

Patient journey: What to expect

1. Referral: You will be referred by a physician for a consultation.
2. Consultation: You will meet with the care team to discuss your needs and treatment options.
3. Design and fitting: We will create a custom prosthesis based on your needs. You and your family will review the design and provide feedback.
4. Delivery and follow up: Your prosthesis will be attached and adjusted. You will need follow up appointments to ensure the best outcome.

Resources 

General facial prostheses

• Facial prosthetics brochure
• Prosthesis patient information and treatment overview
• Home care for adhesive retained prosthesis

Ear prostheses 

• Implant retained ear prosthesis
• Home care for implant retained ear prosthesis
• Two phase surgery for implant retained prosthesis
• Home care for protection cap for bar
• Home care for implant retained bar

Nasal prostheses

• Implant retained nasal prosthesis
• Home care for eyeglass retained nasal prosthesis
• Home care for implant retained nasal prosthesis

Eye prostheses

• Home care for implant retained orbital prosthesis
• Home care for the ocular component of orbital prosthesis
• Implant retained orbital prosthesis
• Home care for eyeglass retained orbital prosthesis