Unsurpassed Experience
We are specialists in Clinical Anaplastology with an international reputation for excellence in prosthetic design and patient service.
Since 1988, when Medical Art Resources was established by Julie Jordan Brown, we have been leaders in the design and creation of life-like silicone prostheses that are comfortable, securely attached and blend with your natural skin. Our prostheses restore anatomy that is missing or altered as a result of traumatic injury, disease, or birth-related conditions. They are intended to restore wholeness and symmetry, as well as some function, such as supporting eyeglasses, hearing devices, and facemasks, among others. Our team prioritizes patient experience and improved quality of life. All are welcome.
Custom silicone facial prostheses are reconstructive. We specialize in prostheses for:
the ear (auricular prosthesis)
eye and eyelids (ocular and orbital prosthesis)
the nose (nasal prosthesis)
custom prosthetic nipples
custom & non-custom breast prostheses
Non-Prosthetic Specialty Devices
We can also assist you with surgical planning, post-surgical stents and custom athletic face masks.
Patients First
We are patient-focused and flexible, and we listen to your concerns. We keep care simple, personal and streamlined. Our goal is to understand your needs and to help you make choices that work best for you. And we guarantee that every interaction with our clinical team will be respectful, gentle, and pain free.
We also make sure that you have access to continued follow up care and to replacement prostheses when needed. Based on honesty and trust in the exceptional quality of our work,we have built long-term relationships with our patients.
Experts in the Field
The Medical Art Resources team of specialists are graduates of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Biomedical Visualization and John Hopkins University’s Clinical Anaplastology master’s programs. They have strong academic credentials, exceptional artistic talent, and the highest level of training in the field and decades of clinical experience. Our providers include Megan Thomas, Erin Stevens, Nicole Alderson, Michaela Calhoun and Julie Jordan Brown. Julie, the founder and former clinical director of Medical Art Resources, is a founding member and past-President of the International Anaplastology Association and the Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology. Both Megan and Erin have served as former Presidents of the International Anaplastology Association, and they currently served as officers on the Board of Directors of the Walter Spohn Trust, a non-profit organization for research and education in Anaplastology. Michaela, the current clinical director of Medical Art Resources is the current President of the Walter Spohn Trust.
A 3D printed prototype for an ear prosthesis.
Every Detail Matters
We live by the motto, “Every Detail Matters.” Every detail is crucial for a silicone prosthesis that must blend with surrounding anatomy. To achieve the highest level of precision, we use state of the art technology through our unique partnership with the Milwaukee School of Engineering Rapid Prototyping Center. Our membership in MSOE’s Rapid Prototyping Consortium puts the resources of the RPC at our fingertips, allowing us to create, layer by layer, precisely symmetrical sculptural prototypes with computer aided design and 3D printing. Our custom-made prostheses are well-fitted and individually made to match the details of your body or your face.
“Outstanding in all areas of service. Thoroughly explain treatment plan and home care instructions.
Graciously answer questions at office visits or via phone or email contact.
Patient’s needs are anticipated – they go out of their way to solve any concerns.”
Megan and Julie completing an ear prosthesis
Health Professional Partners
Our certified clinical anaplastologists partner with surgeons, therapists, ocularists, dental specialists, podiatrists, and limb prosthetists to provide the best possible prosthetic outcome. We work regularly with physicians and healthcare providers. When needed, we refer patients to the appropriate specialist.
Summer intern Jose Jimenez refines his color matching skills
Innovative Techniques
We selectively incorporate new materials and use the latest technology to ensure the highest quality prosthesis. We are experts in craniofacial bone-anchored implants. We creatively approach each patient with a focus on your individual needs.
“Julie was so thorough – answered any/all questions - very gentle and genuine.
I wasn’t the least bit uncomfortable from the start and felt that she was an old friend.”
BEHIND THE SCENES - MAKING A PROSTHESIS
Learn more in a brief video about our process for casting a prosthesis:
