Restorative Art & Cosmetology Flashcards

What is the correct order of cosmetic application for open-casket preparation?

Answer: Basecoat, then contour shading, then highlight

Standard cosmetology practice begins with a base coat, followed by contour shading, and then highlights to create a natural appearance.

Which restorative technique corrects swollen eyelids caused by edema?

Answer: Channeling to drain excess fluid

Channeling involves making small incisions to allow trapped fluid to drain from swollen tissue areas before feature setting.

What material is commonly used to hold the eyes in a closed, natural position?

Answer: Eye caps with serrated edges

Serrated plastic eye caps are placed over the eyeball to hold the eyelids closed naturally and maintain a rounded shape.

Which pigment tone is generally added to cosmetics to counteract the grayish pallor common after embalming?

Answer: Warm peach or flesh tones

Warm peach or flesh-toned cosmetics counteract the grayish, drained pallor that results from embalming fluid removing natural skin color.

What is the purpose of a 'feature builder' or 'tissue builder' compound in mortuary work?

Answer: To restore volume and shape to sunken facial tissue

Tissue builder is injected hypodermically to restore fullness and natural contour to areas of the face that have become sunken.

Which condition produces a reddish-brown staining of the skin that can be mistaken for bruising during restorative assessment?

Answer: Livor mortis (postmortem lividity)

Livor mortis causes blood to settle in dependent areas, creating reddish-brown discoloration that can resemble bruising.