Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 Head & Neck Cancer, as well as skin cancer, are common etiologies for facial prosthetic treatment. A facial prosthesis is alternative means to restoring the affected anatomy when reconstructive survey is not possible or preferred by the patient. This video offers a glimpse of the anaplastology services available to patients who have suffered the loss of anatomy due to cancer. Video by Beyond Five, Australia-based nonprofit organization dedi

How is a prosthesis made? 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. Careful observation is used to reproduce accurate anatomical form and surface textures. The anaplastologist also employs color matching techniques to mimic those found in the patient