Surgical Scar Treatment

Diagnosis:

If the surgical scar is flat and discolored only our scar cream is required. If scarring is raised and/or indented silicone sheeting is required. For maximum results we recommend our discounted scar kits that combine silicone sheeting and scar cream for the treatment of the scarring.

Pro's and Con's of adhesive silicone sheeting.

Pro's - self adhesive silicone sheeting is kept in place over the scar without the use of medical tape.

Con's - sheeting may require taping if your treatment time is extended. Stickiness is also affected by the oiliness of your skin. Can be less effective as adhesive can clog pores in sheets and disks over extended treatment time.

General Information:

Surgical scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin (or other tissue) after surgery. A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, every wound (e.g. after accident, disease, or surgery) results in some degree of scarring.