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Mask Making Process

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Mask Making Process

  1. Warm mask being molded to the face (mask has just been taken from warm bath so is still very pliable).
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  2. Cool, damp washcloth is placed to cool the mask and set it. At this point the therapist may be defining the contours of your nose for a better mask fit.
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  3. Completed mask with radioluminescent BBs and paint pen markings. Set up as if positioned for treatment.
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  4. Lasers used for alignment of patient on table. Entire mask making process is completed in approximately 10 minutes.
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