Can a short thumb (brachydactyly) be improved without surgery?
Surgery is not the only option for a thumb short from birth. A custom silicone finger prosthesis restores length and shape. How they differ and how it is made.
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Silicone Prosthesis for Brachydactyly
For brachydactyly — fingers, thumbs or toes that are short from birth — a custom silicone prosthesis that slips over the short digit can even out its length and shape without surgery. We make them for short thumbs, little fingers and toes, shaped from your own hand or foot.
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Who it is for
Who it suits
- A short thumb or little finger from brachydactyly
- A short toe — most often the fourth, usually from a short metatarsal (brachymetatarsia)
- You would rather not have bone-lengthening surgery, or stopped part-way
- You want to feel at ease in sandals, barefoot or in photos
Whether to have surgery, and when, is a decision to make with your doctor. A silicone prosthesis is a separate option for appearance.
How it is made
Made for you, step by step
Typically three visits and about 4–6 weeks from consultation to delivery. A rapid option of 1–2 weeks may be possible, depending on your case.
01
Casting & skin-tone measurement
We take a mould of your affected area and your other side, scan in 3D, and measure your skin tone with E-SKIN digital skin-tone matching (SPECTROMATCH, UK).
02
Check-socket fitting
You try a check socket (a trial socket) so we can confirm fit, length and shape before the final piece is made.
03
Delivery
Colour and details are finished by hand, and we fit the finished prosthesis with you and explain how to care for it.
We mould the short digit together with its neighbours so the proportions match, and you try a check socket before the final piece.
Before & After
Real customers
Photographed under the same conditions. Results vary from person to person.
Cost
What decides the cost?
We do not publish prices, because every prosthesis is made for one person. What it costs depends on:
- Which digits, and how many, are short
- How much length and shape needs to be added
- Colour and detail work, such as nails
- Whether you need the rapid option
Send us photos and we will give you a personalised quotation before you book any travel.
Care & lifespan
Living with your prosthesis
- Wash it with a mild detergent after use and let it dry fully.
- Put it on and take it off gently — never force it. We show you how at delivery.
- Silicone and its colour change gradually with use, moisture, heat and sunlight, so every silicone prosthesis eventually needs replacing. There is no set number of years: it depends on how often you wear it, how you care for it and your environment.
- We provide after-sales support while you use it. If a repair is not possible, we guide you through a remake — your production records are kept, so a remake does not start from zero.
Coming from abroad
From your first photo to your flight home
Consultation is available in English by WhatsApp and email. Send clear daylight photos of your affected area and your other side, and tell us what you would like to do again. We reply with an honest assessment, the recommended prosthesis, the expected number of visits and a personalised quotation — before you book any travel.
- Our studio is in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, near Yangpyeong Station (Line 5).
- Appointments are required; we reserve a consultation slot for your visit.
- With the rapid option, some prostheses can be completed within a 1–2 week stay.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
QDoes brachydactyly have to be treated with surgery?
ABone-lengthening surgery is not the only option. Please decide on surgery with your doctor; if appearance is your main concern, a custom silicone prosthesis is worth considering too.
QCan you help with a short toe as well as a short finger?
AYes. We make silicone prostheses for short thumbs, other fingers and toes. Send us a photo and we will explain what is possible.
QWill a silicone prosthesis be obvious?
AWe mould the short digit with its neighbours and match skin tone with E-SKIN measurement, aiming for a natural look. Results vary from person to person.
QCan I get one after lengthening surgery?
AYes. If you are still unhappy with the length or shape after surgery, we can assess it in person and explain what is possible.
QHow long does it take?
ATypically three visits and about 4–6 weeks from consultation to delivery. A rapid option of 1–2 weeks may be possible, depending on your case.
QHow much does it cost?
AWe do not publish prices, because each prosthesis is made for one person. Send us photos for a personalised quotation.
Guides & Stories
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How is a custom silicone prosthesis made? From consultation to delivery in three visits
A custom silicone prosthesis is completed in three standard visits: casting and digital skin-tone measurement, a check-socket fitting, then delivery. Timelines: about 4–6 weeks, or 1–2 weeks with express production.
Not sure which is right for you?
Send us a photo.
We'll tell you honestly.
Share a photo of your affected area and a short note about what you would like to do again. We will recommend the right solution, the expected timeline and a personalised quotation.