Then, a cast was made from that person. The ears were fabricated in the laboratory and Rich received them. For example, Rich also has flat prostheses to wear while he is sleeping. Color corrective lights in the two treatment rooms, help technicians match the implant with the subtle colors of the face. Once again, freckles and veins are hand painted.
Patients return to the clinic about every two or three months for a color touch up.
Exposure to chemicals, bug sprays and even just every day handling, changes the color of the prosthesis. It's like getting your nails done. Rich said that during his 25 years without ears, it was hard to look in a mirror. Before, people would stare or ask questions. Now, a lot of people don't know that I have artificial ears and I won't go anywhere without them.