Restorative Treatment Time Periods

Restorative treatments can be divided into 3 time periods:

Before Arterial Injection (Pre-embalming)

During Arterial Injection

After Arterial Injection (Post-embalming

After Arterial Injection (Post-embalming)

This is when most restorative treatment is done. Restorative treatments done in the two prior periods can make for more orderly work and satisfactory results

Pre-embalming: Clean the surface of the body

Restorative analysis is best completed with a thorough cleaning of the body to expose any potential restorative issues.

Pre-embalming procedures

Clean the surface of the body

Set Features

Re-align

Treat Skin Issues

During Embalming: Establish good preservation

Few restorative or cosmetic treatments are done during embalming, but FIRM, DRY, WELL-PRESERVED TISSUES are the key to successful restoration

During Embalming procedures

Establish good preservation

Suturing

Positioning

Massage cream

Cauterants (phenol/packs)

Let the body rest

why do we Let the body rest

This allows all your embalming treatments to set.

-Tissues firm

-Chemicals are given time to work

-Moist areas of tissue have time to dry

Post-embalming:

This is where most of your restorative work happens

Tissue building

Tissue reduction or excision

Sealing of eyes and lips

Sealing of sutured areas, as appropriate

Reconstruction of features

Application of wax, as necessary

Cosmetic application to discolorations

General cosmetic application