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Diana Nyad – Remembering Her Record-Breaking Swim

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:37:50 +0000

On September 2, 2013, Diana Nyad completed her record-breaking 100.86-mile, 52-hour 54-minute swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Aesthetic Prosthetics® played a role in her journey by designing and creating a custom-made silicone mask to protect her from deadly box jellyfish stings during her swim. It feels like yesterday and it’s hard to believe so much time has passed, yet we remain in awe of her achievement and are still so proud to have been involved!

Stefan Knauss making the mask

Diana Nyad holding protective mask

Diana Nyad tries on silicone mask

Learn more about Diana Nyad’s life on her website.

Please enjoy more articles on our blog Body of Work.

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Guarding Against Sport Related Face/Nose Damage

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:38:09 +0000

With a staff comprised of Anaplastologists, Artists and a Prosthetist/Orthotist, our company has a very unique skill set. Sometimes, we are asked to create things we never considered. This is one of those instances which has shown us that there is a largely unmet need among injured athletes. Competitors who have suffered a broken nose or are in need of a Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty in order to improve their breathing and performance in the field or on the court need something to protect their nose during the months long healing process. There are generic masks available but, they aren’t very effective and inhibit a player’s vision.

A high school soccer star needed to have surgery to repair a broken nose but, her healing time overlapped with scouting season, which was crucial to her future as a college player. Her surgeon gave her clearance to return to playing with a face guard but the generic version did not fit. Here she is, back to the sport she loves best with her surgical site protected.

Soon after we finished her plastic mask, another soccer player with the same issue saw her playing with the mask on, and came to us to get a carbon fiber version, also pictured below.

Our first face mask client’s surgeon was very impressed with the mask and he even posted about it on Instagram!

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From Past to Present Prosthetics

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:24:43 +0000

Many of our clients are first time prosthesis wearers. From time to time, people come to us having already worn a prosthesis created by another provider. Our priorities are always fit, function, aesthetics and realism. When a client has experience with past prostheses, we have the additional advantage of being able to reflect on what they liked and didn’t like in previous pieces with the goal of making a new prosthesis that is an improvement in every area. 13 years after his first prosthetic ear was made, we hope this client finds his new prosthetic ear to be his best one yet.

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So Real It’s Unreal

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:21:16 +0000

This client, another long time prosthesis wearer, was so shocked at the realism of his new piece from us, he was reluctant to wear it to work. He felt that his co-workers were used to his faded, obviously fake prosthesis from another provider and that a highly realistic ear would draw attention and questions. He had developed having a “different” ear as a part of his identity and, although he has been wanting a new ear, coping with the drastic change brought him anxiety. Unexpected questioning about a physical difference can be very stressful and distracting for people. On many occasions, I have heard that questions and glances from strangers are the most difficult part of being an amputee far beyond any physical challenges. Thankfully, this client has a very supportive wife and family who assured him that having a realistic ear was a positive change and something he deserved. He is wearing his new piece everywhere and feeling great.

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We Salute Veterans Everyday

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:00:13 +0000

We are privileged to work with many amputee soldiers; helping them to regain upper extremity function with custom prosthetics at no cost to them. The sacrifices Veterans have made for us cannot be underestimated. Today and everyday, we at Aesthetic Prosthetics. Thank You Veterans!

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Small Things Can Make A Big Difference

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:54:45 +0000

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.

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Where There’s a Will There’s A Way

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:05:38 +0000

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 box jellyfish. Happy Anniversary of just one of Diana’s epic odysseys! Here’s to many more.

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