Sleeping beauty and her 1st wrist surgery

oneatatime · Post by **oneatatime** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:13 pm

Hi admins can we make this a Sticky? this is really helpful

alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:56 pm

oneatatime wrote:Hi admins can we make this a Sticky? this is really helpful

Thanks!

Coming soon - ankle surgery! Specially dedicated for you, my friend. I know your dearest had a broken ankle too. Photographs taken were much more detail. It will looks simply and easy to repair.

Post by **AikoDoll** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:06 pm

All I can say is WOW! She looks very soft and cute.

ElEncabronado · Post by **ElEncabronado** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:37 pm

wow this Is great. If Im able to repair my Macys leg I will try to do a similar post.
thanks man

alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:38 pm

ElEncabronado wrote:wow this Is great. If Im able to repair my Macys leg I will try to do a similar post.
thanks man

i went thro' yr post, felt sorry for Macy. I do hv some idea that might help. If you are interested, PM me after you observe the coming surgery of my lady's ankle.

alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:29 am

Ankle surgery

These are the basic tools required for her surgery.

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As before, knife to cut an opening

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Oh, this is the spare part I obtained from the mfr

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Scissors to cut an opening @10mm. I realized that the opening need not be big cos TPE’s elasticity is really good.

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Cut all the way in till you reach the frame

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Found some black substance. Not sure what it is

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Anyway, remove as much as possible.

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alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:36 am

Fold her feet backward to expose frame

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Use pressure pliers to reshape frame slightly. Not as easy as wrist cos in this case only 2 insertions and others are harden glue.

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So, simply use pliers to break out harden glue piece by piece

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Remove the debris

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Use screw driver to break out more to obtain a clear depth

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Clear all loose debris, ready for the next move

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Check if you obtain a safety depth of about 10mm

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alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:42 am

In this case, hand drill is preferred

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Drill into for about 60mm depth. Drill out as much harden glue as possible.

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Then bend the 2 thick hard wires, pulling it out while initially using the pressure pliers as the pivot point. Follow by raising this pivot point with screw driver’s handle & etc.

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Finally it’s done… and do remember to pour out the powdery glue

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Next, expose the broken wires at feet

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Unfold her feet to get a clear grip

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Pull it out and cut away whatever TPE obstruct your way. Please do it slowly and carefully! You wouldn’t want to cut a hole through

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At last, it’s out!

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alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:48 am

Place in the new part

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All the way into its original position.

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Cut to desire length

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Remove from her feet and insert into frame

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Then insert back to her feet. This procedure is to avoid sharp edges accidentally scratch onto her beautiful feet.

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Massage her feet make sure it’s in proper position.

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Push her feet upwards to make sure the part has completely slot into the frame.

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alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:54 am

Have your glue and syringe ready

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While pushing the part inwards, clamp the frame with pressure pliers

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Double check of its position and length before the final clamp

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Ready to glue

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Do remember to wipe away exterior glue of syringe

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Apply glue to metal as well as surface that we cut previously

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Right to the point near its opening. Beware, not to apply any to the opening.

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Press onto glued section for minutes to cure

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alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:00 am

Apply silicone into frame

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Use make-up remover to clean opening gap and surrounding

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That’s it!

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I’m afraid this is best I could, it’s a pity cos there’s slight dirt marks at opening that couldn't be clean

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Wrapped it up for 24 hours for silicone to cure

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Glue the opening with syringe after 24 hours.

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Am I a good surgeon? :haha4:

Toruf · Post by **Toruf** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:27 am

You are an amazing surgeon!!! And a photographer as well I might add. Either you are using a carefully positioned GoPro to capture all these steps in great, clear detail or you've got a great nurse on backup....and I hope if so she's also properly attired for the role!

I really hope the handful of members here who have been avoiding and/or denigrating TPE dolls as "disposable" review your thread. Clearly they can be repaired, as you have demonstrated here. Just depends on working with the right manufacturer and having the right skills/patience.

Thank you again for this post...such a valuable reference for years to come.

alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:20 am

Toruf wrote:You are an amazing surgeon!!! And a photographer as well I might add. Either you are using a carefully positioned GoPro to capture all these steps in great, clear detail or you've got a great nurse on backup....and I hope if so she's also properly attired for the role!

I really hope the handful of members here who have been avoiding and/or denigrating TPE dolls as "disposable" review your thread. Clearly they can be repaired, as you have demonstrated here. Just depends on working with the right manufacturer and having the right skills/patience.

Thank you again for this post...such a valuable reference for years to come.

Thanks for the compliment and I am honored. How I wish I had an attired nurse with me. But of course, if there was, I would not be that stupid to continue with this operation but to.....

Camera was set at 2 seconds delay for those shots. After posting wrist repair, I realized it could be of great help to those facing the same problem but may not be very handy. So, I tried to capture all vital scene and hope I did not missed any.

Manufacturer was very helpful answering my doubts on glue application, TPE elasticity & etc before operation been carry out. They were also kind enough to send me the parts for free.

alex77 · Post by **alex77** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:24 am

Few shots of the repaired wrist. I am very satisfied with this result.

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Obin · Post by **Obin** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:43 pm

You are an amazing surgeon, for sure. I agree, that your repair posts demonstrate that repairs are doable. Ever since the TPE dolls have been introduced here, that issue has been stated as a concern, and your work sets that concern to rest.

Thank you, for the terrific, well written instructions.