Tissue Builder (Q3)

Question 1

What is tissue builder/feature builder?

Answer 1

• a liquid that is injected
  subcutaneously with a hypodermic needle

Question 2

How does tissue builder work?

Answer 2

• When the liquid comes in contact with water it gels
• As the liquid is injected under the skin, the moisture inside reacts with the tissue builder and gels to create the effects of tissue building.

Question 3

Why perform tissue building?

Answer 3

• Prevent the emaciated look.
• Tissue building the features of the face and hands will recreate the natural form.
• Secondary Preservation

Question 4

Regular Tissue Builder

Answer 4

Tissue builder that does not have preservative quality

Question 5

Firming Tissue Builder

Answer 5

Tissue builder that contains formaldehyde and has preservative qualities

Question 6

Solvent

Answer 6

• Alcohol-based solution that helps dissolve the tissue builder
• Used to clean needle/syringe

Question 7

Most common features for tissue building `

Answer 7

temples, lips, eyes

Question 8

Least Common Features for Tissue Building

Answer 8

nose, cheeks, jaw line

Question 9

Process of Tissue Building

Answer 9

• Embalm the body.
• Identify areas needing tissue building
• Fill the syringe. Fill to the amount estimated to be needed.
• Turn the syringe upright and push out any air.
• Select the entry point. There may be multiple sites. Start on the non-viewing side first (the decease’s left side)
• Try to find a hidden point.
• Insert the needle.
• Extend the needle to the furthest point which will require tissue building.
• Channel under the surface to loosen the tissue.
• extend the needle to the farthest point and depress the plunger on the syringe and inject the liquid while simultaneously drawing the needle back out
• Smooth the area with digital pressure (finger)

Question 10

Tips for Tissue Building

Answer 10

• Keep the features even and symmetrical (bi-lateral symmetry)
• Start on the non-viewing side
• Get a “feel” for how the tissue will react to the tissue builder before completing the entire face/area
• Inject a little at a time
• Don’t over do it