Tissue Builder (Q3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is tissue builder/feature builder?
A
- a liquid that is injected
subcutaneously with a hypodermic needle
2
Q
How does tissue builder work?
A
- When the liquid comes in contact with water it gels
- As the liquid is injected under the skin, the moisture inside reacts with the tissue builder and gels to create the effects of tissue building.
3
Q
Why perform tissue building?
A
- Prevent the emaciated look.
- Tissue building the features of the face and hands will recreate the natural form.
- Secondary Preservation
4
Q
Regular Tissue Builder
A
Tissue builder that does not have preservative quality
5
Q
Firming Tissue Builder
A
Tissue builder that contains formaldehyde and has preservative qualities
6
Q
Solvent
A
- Alcohol-based solution that helps dissolve the tissue builder
- Used to clean needle/syringe
7
Q
Most common features for tissue building `
A
temples, lips, eyes
8
Q
Least Common Features for Tissue Building
A
nose, cheeks, jaw line
9
Q
Process of Tissue Building
A
- Embalm the body.
- Identify areas needing tissue building
- Fill the syringe. Fill to the amount estimated to be needed.
- Turn the syringe upright and push out any air.
- Select the entry point. There may be multiple sites. Start on the non-viewing side first (the decease’s left side)
- Try to find a hidden point.
- Insert the needle.
- Extend the needle to the furthest point which will require tissue building.
- Channel under the surface to loosen the tissue.
- extend the needle to the farthest point and depress the plunger on the syringe and inject the liquid while simultaneously drawing the needle back out
- Smooth the area with digital pressure (finger)
10
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Tips for Tissue Building
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- Keep the features even and symmetrical (bi-lateral symmetry)
- Start on the non-viewing side
- Get a “feel” for how the tissue will react to the tissue builder before completing the entire face/area
- Inject a little at a time
- Don’t over do it
