Patent ID: 6645413
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B28B,B29C

Abstract:
A method for making face masks for a reconstructive surgical patient, comprising the steps of:(a) making a first impression of a face of the surgical patient prior to commencing surgery upon the face, said first impression including a three-dimensional structure; (b) making a second impression of the face of the surgical patient after commencing surgery upon the face, said second impression including a three-dimensional structure; and wherein said first impression is a negative first impression of the face; and wherein the step of making said negative first impression includes the steps of: (a) preparing the face of the patient; (b) applying a silicone solution to the face of the patient; (c) allowing a first predetermined period of time for the silicone solution to set; (d) applying a plurality of plaster of Paris strips to the silicone solution; (e) allowing a second predetermined period of time for the silicone solution and the plurality of plaster of Paris strips to set; and (f) removing the silicone solution and the plurality of plaster of Paris strips from the face as a unit.