Unhappy with a previous hand prosthesis? What to look for next time
Why a hand prosthesis can look unnatural — shape, weight and texture, or skin tone — and what to check next time, shown through one customer’s case.
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Products · Silicone Hand Prosthesis
Silicone Hand Prosthesis
A silicone hand prosthesis is a custom-made hand — and, if needed, forearm — that restores the appearance of a hand lost at the wrist or above. Ours is shaped from your other hand, filled with silicone throughout and colour-matched to your skin, with no visible seam between hand and forearm.
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Who it is for
Who it suits
- The whole hand has been lost at the wrist (wrist disarticulation)
- The arm has been lost between the wrist and the elbow (forearm, transradial)
- Loss above the elbow or at the shoulder, where the shoulder line matters too
- You want a prosthesis for social life and events, alongside or instead of a functional hand
A silicone hand prosthesis focuses on appearance and does not grip on its own. If you need grip, see our myoelectric hands — a silicone cover can also be discussed for some of them.
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.
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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).
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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.
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Delivery
Colour and details are finished by hand, and we fit the finished prosthesis with you and explain how to care for it.
Our all-silicone arm is formed as one continuous piece. The socket that wraps your arm is made of silicone, not plastic or PVC.
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Real customers
Photographed under the same conditions. Results vary from person to person.
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Cost
What decides the cost?
We do not publish prices, because every prosthesis is made for one person. What it costs depends on:
- The level of amputation — wrist, forearm, above the elbow or shoulder
- How the arm is shaped, and how the prosthesis is held on
- Colour and detail work, such as nails, veins and skin texture
- 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.
How to send your inquiry →Need grip? See myoelectric hands →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
QCan a silicone hand prosthesis move?
ANo. A silicone hand prosthesis focuses on appearance and does not grip on its own. If you need grip, a myoelectric hand opened and closed by muscle signals may suit you.
QWhat makes a hand prosthesis look unnatural?
AUsually its shape, its weight and texture, or its skin tone. We shape it from a mould of your other hand, fill it with silicone throughout, and match skin tone with E-SKIN measurement.
QCan you make one if I have lost my arm at the shoulder?
AYes. We also make silicone prostheses that restore the shoulder line after shoulder disarticulation. We assess what suits you after seeing you in person.
QHow often does a silicone hand prosthesis need to be remade?
AThere is no set number of years. It depends on how you use it, changes to your arm and wear. We keep your production records, so a remake does not start from zero.
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 a silicone hand prosthesis cost?
AWe do not publish prices, because each one is made for one person. The cost depends mainly on the level of amputation and the detail work. Send us photos for a personalised quotation.
Guides & Stories
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What is a forearm (transradial) amputation, and which prosthesis can I choose?
A forearm amputation is limb loss between wrist and elbow. Upper-limb amputation levels, what a forearm prosthesis must do, and silicone vs functional options.
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Can a silicone prosthesis restore the shoulder line after shoulder disarticulation?
Our customer lost the right shoulder joint, leaving a hollow upper chest and an uneven shoulder line. How we built a silicone arm from shoulder to fingertips.
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How often does a silicone hand prosthesis need to be remade?
No set number of years decides when a silicone prosthesis needs remaking; it depends on use and your affected area. Signs to watch, and how to make it last.
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Can a hand prosthesis match skin where the palm and back are different tones?
When the back of the hand and the palm differ in tone, we measure each and paint the prosthesis in two tones. Two glove-type hand prosthesis cases, darker skin.
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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.