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Who needs a custom protective faceguard?
Our faceguards are custom-fabricated for athletes who have suffered a facial fracture (nasal, jaw, and/or orbit) and have been referred by a physician to reduce risk of additional injury. Faceguards are made for athletes who wish to continue to practice and/or compete during healing. We make faceguards for professional athletes as well as high school and college athletes who compete in basketball, baseball and wrestling.
What about off-the-shelf and mail-order faceguards?
Faces come in many shapes and sizes, making a one-size-fits-all faceguard problematic. Athletes report that off-the-shelf faceguards obstruct peripheral vision and do not fit comfortably. The protective value of a faceguard is dependent upon an accurate facial mold. If the mold is not made by an expert and properly handled it can easily distort–resulting in a poor fit. A faceguard that arrives in the mail may be fine, but if not properly fitted it will not protect you well or feel comfortable.
How is a faceguard made?
We make a full facial mold using gentle materials that will not re-injure recent fractures. We consult your facial surgeon for details about your fracture and adapt the model of your face to protect your area of injury. We fabricate the faceguard, which usually takes 2-3 business days. We see you for a custom fitting to verify an accurate fit, adjust the eye openings, and insure that the straps work for our sport.
How long does it take to create a custom protective faceguard?
The process is usually completed in less than a week. Your physician should approve the completed faceguard and authorize return to your sport. You should verify the rules for competition within your sport to ensure that the faceguard is allowed during competition.
Are custom faceguards covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage varies. For this reason we require a deposit when the mold is made and payment in full upon delivery. We will complete a claim form for you as a courtesy but we cannot take respronsibility for pre-determination prior authorization or follow up on claims for faceguards.
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