The transparent face mask

Rivers, E.A.; Strate, R.G.; Solem, L.D.

American Journal of Occupational Therapy Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association 33(2): 108-113

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0272-9490
PMID: 433702
Document Number: 140584
Fabrication of an accurate transparent mask for total contact pressure to the healed burned face proved helpful in controlling scarring. Wearing the mask for 20 hours daily, secured by elastic straps giving 35-mmHG pressure to the scar, can prevent the original facial contours from being distorted by contracting scar tissue.

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