Keloid Removal - Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage

Standard wound healing application

12 cm x 15cm

Awarded third prize medical innovation award
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In brief

During scar management, the Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is thought to stimulate repair of the dysfunctional top layer of skin covering hypertrophic and keloid scars, as well as decreasing the over-adhesive content found in their matrix. The way the Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandages balance the complex cellular physiology to promote the proper healing of the problem scar may be indirect and mysterious, but the evidence of its effectiveness and results are clear.

The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is a silicon gel membrane, which is made from new type medical high polymer materials. It is a kind of thin, soft and transparent sheet, the adhesive side is applied to the scar, the other side is a silicone side without adhesion; it is unnecessary to use anything else to affix it. It acts on scars through the obvious oxygen tension, pressure and hydrolysis with its characteristics being: easy to use, clean, comfortable and offers excellent moisture penetrability, air permeability, pressure sensitivity and acts as a protective screen from bacteria.

With this in mind, an effective scar management program should be based on the modalities of wound support, hydration, and hastened maturity, all factors gleaned from scientific evidence published over the past 25 years.

Tension on a scar in one axis will result in a stretched scar, probably initiated by neutrophils and their neutral proteases. Tension on a scar from many directions or intermittently will result in a hypertrophic scar, possibly initiated by lymphocytes but definitely related to a prolongation of the inflammatory process, with increased fibroblast activity and overabundant extra-cellular matrix secretion.

The common initiating factor is the tension on the scar, and the critical element needed to counteract this tension is scar support. Clinical experience has shown us that the most reliable way to support a scar is by using microporous tape or silicone tape at the early stages of formation. Hydration is a second beneficial influence on scar control and is the basis of the use of silicone sheeting and gel.

Uses for Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage

The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage makes available a revolutionary method to reduce unwanted scars resulting from injury, surgery, burns, and so on, including severe forms that are hypertrophic or keloid. It also may be used on stretch marks after pregnancy.

Use Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage for Prevention

Keloid and hypertrophic scars have many of the same symptoms as fresh wounds in the early stages of the healing process. Among the similarities between problem scarring and newly formed wounds are redness, swelling, pain, itching, high levels of water evaporation and the over production of collagen. In many ways keloid and hypertrophic scars are like wounds that never fully heal. Clinical studies show the best way to address problem scars is a preventative approach before they have a chance to fully develop.

We have concluded from many studies that daily treatments with the sheets can begin as soon as an itchy red streak develops in a maturing wound. For those with a personal or family history of problem scarring, daily treatments with the sheets should be started one week after sutures are removed and wound is closed and dry.

Benefits of using Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage

• It is a clear adhesion gel sheet for scars and keloids

• It serves as prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scar

• It is a hygienic medical grade material

• It is packed in a sterilised package

• Thicker gel coating contributing to extended use

• Lower cost to facilitate long term use

• Self adhesive, does not require tape that can cause irritation

Great Design

The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is a pliable silicone pad which creates an electrostatic ionic bonding when applied to scar tissue to actually rebuild skin cells from the inside out. Users will notice an improvement in the scars appearance within a few weeks. Silicon sheets also reduce burning and itching associated with healing and scar tissue.

The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is designed with convenience and safety in mind. When stored properly, the reusable silicone pad will last for about 4-6 weeks. The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage can be used by adults and children with any kind of skin texture or colour. Even those with sensitive skin can enjoy the benefits of this safe, non-invasive and easy-to-use treatment.

The soft, flexible silicone gel pad is held in contact with a healed scar in order to:

This form of treatment has been reported effective when used by doctors in burn centres and hospitals.

The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is convenient, clean, comfortable, and safe. The Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage is long lasting and reusable for the entire period of treatment.

Directions for Use

Results of using Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage

When using the Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage as directed you will probably notice a slight change within a few weeks. The scar should look smaller and feel softer, with generally improved colour. Some redness may appear in the treatment area, but this should clear up. Best results usually occur after 6-9 months, but may take a year or more.

WARNING ...  

Do not use any ointments or creams under the Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage. The gel sheet provides all the necessary moisture and additional ointment may reduce the sheets effectiveness. Also, in some cases a rash has appeared. In the vast majority of these cases the cause has been identified as either poor hygiene or that the sheet has been applied too tightly.

If you have sensitive skin you may need to begin with a one hour initial treatment. If the Silicone Gel Scar Sheet Bandage causes a mild sweat rash, discontinue use for a few days until it clears up. This does not mean that you are unable to use the silicon sheet. It only indicates that you will need to build up the treatment time very gradually.

If a sweat rash persists during use of this product, discontinue use and see your doctor.