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External breast prosthesis

  • US 20090183822A1
  • Filed: 03/25/2009
  • Published: 07/23/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of making an external breast prosthesis, comprising:

  • (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;

    (b) heating the mixture;

    (c) forming the mixture into a front elastomeric skin, wherein the front elastomeric skin has a shape approximating a form of a human breast;

    (d) forming a rear elastomeric skin having a shape adapted to seal with the front elastomeric skin;

    (e) sealing the front elastomeric skin with the rear elastomeric skin so as to form a cavity therebetween; and

    (f) filling a cavity between the front elastomeric skin and the rear elastomeric skin with a gel.

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