[Faline]

Restorative art involves the use of cosmetics, waxes, hair replacements, and in extreme cases sometimes requires a little bit of creativity.


Rebuilding an eye
In this case the entire orbit had been excised many years ago due to cancer. The tissues are already dry


The dry eye socket has been filled with mortuary mastic (an absorbent, sealing putty). A plastic eye cap, designed to keep eyes closed for funerals, is added to help create a natural eye shape.


The entire area is covered in gauze and coated with a surface sealing chemical.


The eyelids are rebuilt using mortuary wax.


The completed look.



Facial edema
Before and after results of embalming a man.
The man had sever facial edema which is caused by excessive amounts of fluid building up in the tissues. Epsom salts were added to the embalming solution to draw out the moisture.



Restorative treatment of facial abrasionsEmbalmers like to ensure that the areas dry out so that any cosmetics that they use will stay.





Random image of a skilled make up artists work on a dead body




Before, you can see a severe discoloration around the eyes from a type of bruising caused by bleeding under the skin (ecchymosis). The eye sockets were packed with cotton that was then soaked in cavity fluid to help with the discoloration, and any remaining stains were covered with opaque mortuary makeup.



Hypodermic tissue building - an embalming procedure what uses a needle and syringe to inject a special material under the skin to restore a more life like appearance







Replacing hair
Typically, only a small portion of hair would be replaced this way to cover bald spots from illness or injury. Due to the time consuming and delicate nature of this type of work, a wig is usually preferred for restoring a full head of hair as a hand replacing method can take 8 hours.










Chickenpox
Chickenpox lesions are evident on the mans's face in the top photo, prior to embalming.



The bottom photo shows a major improvement in appearance after the man had his mouth and eyes closed, was embalmed, and had opaque cosmetics applied to conceal the blemishes.

Lacerations
This man was in a car accident and had lacerations on his face. The lacerations were treated with drying agents and cosmetics.



Vitamin deficiency
This man had facial lesions due to a vitamin B deficiency. They were treated with arterial injection as well as a surface drying compress. He then received opaque cosmetic application and hair restoration.



Ecchymosis
Post-mortem stain, an extravascular discoloration that can not be completely removed. Ecchymosis, a large bruise. Tardieu spots, caused by suffocation or strangulation.
After: Embalming, setting of facial features, cosmetic application.

[K53]

The work of a artist.

[SimoneFlen']

Great thread, thank you for sharing.

[Dragonlady66]

WoW, impressive work!!

[shadowstein]

Is there a way to save posts to a favorites tab? Because I never want to forget the "textbook" posts.

[spyderguard]

A good embalmer is truly one of the most noble professions

[spyderguard]

Originally Posted by shadowstein ↗

Is there a way to save posts to a favorites tab? Because I never want to forget the "textbook" posts.

Can't you just bookmark the thread in your web browser?

[SimoneFlen']

Originally Posted by shadowstein ↗

Is there a way to save posts to a favorites tab? Because I never want to forget the "textbook" posts.

[-JasonR-]

Interesting and informative.
Thanks Faline.

[Budd Dwyer]

The first one became from an already average looking girl to a hot model...holy shit. Interesting thread about a truly dedicated work