When a wound occurs, the body forms a scar to protect the wound during healing. In the best of worlds, this scar would blend in and look just like normal skin, but this is not the case. Scar tissue differs from normal skin in many ways. For example, it is less elastic, and lacks hair follicles and sweat glands. It is also more sensitive to the sun's rays. Scar tissue usually looks different, which is why we talk more about reducing scars, rather than removing them completely.
Reducing scars with silicone technology is something patients and surgeons around the world have been doing for decades. But what should you really consider when choosing a scar treatment product?
First, it is important to look at the characteristics of the scar. The size, depth, location and age of the scar are all factors that affect the appearance of the scar, and what scar treatment is needed. Below we describe what works best based on different types of scars.
The products work on all types of scars, new and old, but results may vary. The best results are achieved when the scar is active and in the process of healing. Active scars are red and raised, while fully healed scars are white or brownish-purple. Scars are often most active in the first few months, but can be reduced even after that. Treatment can start as soon as the wound has healed and an intact scar tissue has formed.
The best results are achieved with early treatment, but the scar does not have to be completely new for silicone technology to be effective. The time it takes for scars to heal varies from person to person and differs between different scars. The healing process usually takes a few months to a year, but a deeper scar can be active for several years. The Pro-Sil staple, for example, has produced positive clinical results on scars as old as 15 years.
Today, many surgical procedures are performed with high precision and accuracy. If everything goes right, the scars are just fine white lines. But the risk of infection is high when the skin is subjected to major surgery. Scars can heal improperly and feel swollen and hard, or sink in. Uneven surgical scars can be reduced with Epi-derm, a range of silicone gel tapes specifically designed for surgical scars and operations of various types. Epi-derm is clinically proven to both reduce existing scars and prevent new scarring. The tape is thin and molds to the contours of the body. Epi-derm can also be cut and customized as needed. Because our silicone gel patches stay on the treatment area for a longer period of time during the day, they can also provide results faster than other products that need to be reapplied. However, we strongly recommend that Epi-derm treatment is complemented by Pro-sil for smoother and more effective results.
For breast lifts and augmentations, Epi-Derm Mastopexy, Areopexy or Areola Circles are used. Which shape is used when depends on the appearance of the scar and the method used for breast reconstruction. It is also possible to combine and customize the different shapes according to the desired treatment area.
Specially adapted Epi-Derm C-strips are available for caesarean sections.
For scars from minor surgeries, for example on the face (eyelids, ears, nose), it can be difficult to use tape. Therefore, Pro-sil is recommended for these treatment areas.
Burn scars are important to treat as they can affect the nerves and contribute to impaired sensation and limited mobility. Usually, the skin becomes soft and supple, but sometimes a reddened, tight, raised and tender scar, known as a hypertrophic scar, forms instead.
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