Fse2120 -RESTORATIVE ARTS CH 7

Wax

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History

Wax has evolved over the decades Special wax for funeral use was developed in the

1920s

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Current Characteristics

Adhere to tissue Be pliable at room temperature Take cosmetics Reflect light similar to skin

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Types

Firm Wax Wound filler This wax is used to fill large cavities or model

features. Conducive to use this wax in a Warm Environment

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Types

Medium Wax Derma Surgery Wax Used as a restorative wax A Warm Environment is conducive to using this for

surface restorations A Cold Environment is conducive to using this wax

for deep wound filling.

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Types

Soft Wax Surface Restorer Soft, pliable used to fill shallow depressions Conducive to use this wax for surface restoration in

a cold environment.

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Types

Lip Wax Soft wax, usually tinted. Used to correct lip

separations and surface mucous membranes.

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Firm Wax

Recreate facial features Fill Large Cavities Model features

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Firm Wax

Will hold its shape once molded Least Adhesive Basket Weave Suture used as a base for

reconstruction

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Firm Wax

Used for cavity filling Fill to ¼ inch from surface

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Medium Wax

Also known as Derma Surgery Wax Softer than firm wax and used as a substitute Adheres to tissue

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Medium Wax

Holds it shape once molded Easily softened by manipulation in hand or hair

dryer

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Medium Wax

When warmed, it can be smoothed to a very fine layer.

Suitable for shallow surface restoration.

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Soft Wax

Applied in a very thin layer Suitable for minor abrasions, razor burns, suture

incisions, surface layer of deep wax restoration.

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Soft Wax

Used as a lip wax Accepts cosmetics well

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Soft Wax

Pores can be recreated without damage to wax Can also be used to seal punctures Manufactured in various skin colors

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Lip Wax

Most adhesive of waxes Translucent, but usually tinted in warm hues Can be mixed with cosmetics

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Lip Wax

Used to recreate surface contours on mucous membranes.

Used to correct lip separation due to dehydration Applying a small amount to ends of line of closure

can create illusion of a shortened line of closure.

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Prerequisites to use

Dry, firm, well embalmed tissue. Restricted Cervical injection be used when head

trauma evident Head should be injected with astringent

(dehydrating) solution.

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Prerequisites to use

Wait 8-10 hours after arterial injection for reconstruction.

For small areas and abrasions Use cavity fluid injections or a phenol solution. Use cavity or phenol packs. Apply adhesive or other sealer to prevent further

leakage Wax is then applied

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Wax & Cosmetics

Three most common methods of application Cosmetics under wax Cosmetics mixed with wax Cosmetics over wax

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Cosmetics under wax

Must be liquid or water based cream. Choice is made by intensity of discoloration.

Sprays or water based cream usually cover better than liquids

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Cosmetics under wax

These cosmetics will dry sufficiently to allow wax to be applied over them. Oil based creams will not dry as sufficiently.

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Cosmetics under wax

Once cosmetic dried, wax is applied over the undercoat.

It is worked from center to edges and feathered over the sound tissue

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Cosmetics under wax

Use a wax solvent and a brush to smooth edges Recreate skin texture, markings, and color.

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Cosmetics mixed with wax

Liquids or creams can be mixed with wax. A sufficient amount of wax is taken and mixed

It is near impossible to match if you do not make enough the 1st time

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Cosmetics mixed with wax

Begin lighter and add cosmetic as you cannot take cosmetic away easily

Apply wax once matched Recreate skin texture/markings.

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Cosmetics over wax

Apply wax Recreate skin texture/markings Lightly brush cosmetic over surface.

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Altering Wax

Soften Manipulation in hand Adding cream cosmetic Adding Massage cream Adding White Petroleum Jelly (Will also increase

Adhesiveness) Placing under warm water Holding under hair dryer

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Altering Wax

Firming Wax Place in refrigeration Mix with cornstarch Mix with Talcum or Pigment Powder

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Firming Tissues

Hypodermic Injection or surface compress of: Cavity Fluid Arterial Fluid Phenol

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