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Aesthetic Prosthetics: A Return to Arms
These are the prostheses of one our first and favorite clients! She takes impeccable care of her pieces. You can see over time that the silicone in the older pieces is breaking down and also observe sculptural changes as our techniques have improved over time. The average lifespan of our upper extremity pieces is 2-5…


Where There’s a Will There’s A Way
Today marks the third anniversary of journalist, author and long distance swimmer Diana Nyad’s record breaking swim from Cuba to Florida. Diana’s determination and hard work continues to be truly inspiring. We are honored to have played a small role in her journey by creating the mask she wore to protect herself from the deadly…


Small Things Can Make A Big Difference
This prosthetic nose tip weighs less than a gram. Although very small, it covers a permanent scar and restores lost form from an injury in the center of this client’s face. In spite of its small size, pieces like this can make a large difference in a person’s social confidence.


Perfect For A Special Occassion
Life is busy. Sometimes potential clients struggle to find the time to contact us about having a custom prosthesis made. A common catalyst for reaching out to us is a special event like a wedding, or holiday gathering. Many of our clients wear our pieces every day, while others prefer to keep them for a…


We’ve Got You Covered
A common question we get about our upper extremity prosthetics is, “Do the fingers move?” While we do create covers for myo-electric prosthetic hands, many people actually prefer a “passive” realistic prosthetic that remains in a compliant, natural position. When a client has a sound hand, they will use it to grasp smaller items. They…


A Mirror Image
Our client looking in the mirror during the painting process and finally getting to see two legs again.