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QuoteReference GuideBi-face tape with a silicone prosthesis414-543-1002 Medical Art Resources, Inc. info@medicalartresources.comPreparing Your Skin and Your Prosthesis1. Repeatedly practice positioning your prosthesis without adhesive to assure accurate placement.2. Wash and thoroughly dry your hands.3. Find a comfortable position with good light and a mirror. You may need special magnificationmirrors or angled mirrors to help you visualize the area. Eventually you will place the prosthesis withease without even looking, but initially good lighting and mirrors help.4. Be sure your skin and prosthesis are oil-free by gently wiping with rubbing alcohol.Adhering Your Prosthesis1. Use Secure as an initial layer to "prime" the surface for the bi-face tape.2. Apply a thin layer using a cotton swab or small brush. If your prosthesis is fairly large you will needto work quickly so that the adhesive does not dry before you apply the prosthesis.3. Layer the bi-face tape covering as much surface as possible with each piece. Trim carefully while thepaper backing is on the tape. Layers of tape may overlap slightly without adverse effects. Apply onepiece, trim, remove backing, then apply the next piece until the necessary surface area is covered.4. Using a mirror, carefully position and press your prosthesis onto your skin to assure good contact.Removing Your Prosthesis1. Your prosthesis should be removed from your skin on a daily basis to keep tissues healthy and tomaintain hygiene, unless your physician advises you otherwise. This is done by grasping the thickestedge of your prosthesis and gently removing it very slowly so as not to tear the delicate edges orirritate your skin. Try to keep the tape on the prosthesis.2. The advantage of the tape is that it can often be preserved for more than one day's use. Place theprosthesis in a covered container overnight, and then re-apply in the morning.3. When it is time to change the tape, run the prosthesis under warm water and roll the tape off withyour fingers. Do not try to remove the Secure residue. After three or four times using thisapplication most patients report that the Secure layer is no longer necessary.4. Clean your prosthesis with a fragrance-free, dye-free dish soap such as Palmolive Pure + Clear andwarm water. You should use rubbing alcohol or Quik Care foamed alcohol to clean the prosthesis atleast once a week. If you wear an oculofacial prosthesis avoid soaking the ocular portion in alcohol.5. Store your prosthesis in a safe place away from the reach of curious pets.Skin Care- Follow your physician's recommendations.1. Wash with soap and warm water and a textured cloth to remove any residue. If your skin remainstacky, a mild adhesive remover can be used (Detachol or Beta Solv). Apply a small amount to fingersand gently massage onto sticky skin. Allow a minute for remover to work, then gently wipe awayadhesive residue.2. Wash skin with soap and warm water. Follow your physician's instructions for any additional skin