Competency information
Details
Assist in the manufacture a nipple areola complex prosthesis.
Considerations
- Anatomy of the breast.
- Creation of anatomical form to match patient’s missing nipple.
- Assessment of trial prosthesis.
- Mould making.
- Colour science and skin colour reproduction.
- Skin pigmentation, racial variation, changes in skin colour due to physiological responses.
- Silicone polymer chemistry.
- Silicone elastomers for medical use, requirements, systems, advantages and limitations.
- Intrinsic and extrinsic colouration.
- Preparing the patient for colouration techniques.
- Preparing for clinical fit.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Assist in the assessment of patients referred from the breast surgery unit and production of a nipple areola complex prosthesis following post- mastectomy reconstruction. |