Scars

NEW SCARS:

About the combined Use Of Scar Repair Forte And Micropore Tape.

Plastic surgeons have for many years found that taping new scars using microporous paper tape applied immediately following suture removal has resulted in a reduction in scar width and thickness. The tape applies sufficient pressure required to support the wound and the Scar Repair Forté is applied over the top of the tape. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1995 Dec;96(7):1715-8.

How often?

One may apply Scar Repair Forté alone and if so, it is recommended that one massages with gentle pressure to the scar and surrounding area 2 to 4 times daily, more often for children.

For how long?

Continue daily application until the scar becomes flattened and paler. The length of time would vary from person to person. This also depends on the position of the scar and certain areas tend to heal more slowly and can develop stretched or thickened scars. One should also note that smokers heal much more slowly.

With or without microporous tape?

Apply Scar Repair Forté OVER THE TOP of microporous paper tape. If one experiences any reaction to the tape then use the cream alone. One should tape where possible, or if necessary, particularly if one is known to develop ugly scars, for a couple of months, especially scars in certain potentially problem areas, and particularly if there is a lot of friction or movement, after which one should use the Scar Repair Forté alone a couple of times daily.

Where to apply?

It is advised that to achieve ultimate benefit from the scar care programme, particularly if one has a history of scarring badly, or the scar is over a bony area, the chest, joints, breasts or from ‘tummy tuck’ surgery etc. one should tape down the scar, where possible.

For lipectomy (tummy tuck) for example it is more essential to tape the scar and apply Scar repair Forté over 4 times daily if one is to achieve the best result. The abdominal area undergoes a lot of movement, stretching forces, friction from clothing, so it is advised to tape this type of wound. The width of the tape must be sufficient so as to cover and support the scar completely. When to apply? Apply micropore paper tape following suture removal.

OLD SCARS:

If a scar is flat or stretched and pale (or flattened and darker in an ethnic skin), this indicates a mature scar and there is little that can be done to improve them other than excision and deal with a new scar. One should note that excision of a scar usually leaves one with a slightly larger scar. This must always be discussed with your doctor.

If the scar is very raised and keloid and in an area possible for taping then use the same procedure as for new scars applying over the top of the tape 4 times daily.

If the scar cannot be taped one should massage the Scar Repair Forté, applying pressure into the scarred area 4 times daily. 

BURNS:

Burns must be assessed and treated initially by a doctor. However, once a burn is no longer at risk of infection one may begin to apply Scar Repair Forté.

Apply Scar Repair Forté to the scarred area 4 times daily to accelerate healing, help prevent hardening and pigmentation of the skin. One may also apply RégimA Laser Azu-Repair over the top of the Scar Repair Forté. 

STRETCH MARKS:

Stretch marks occur for many reasons and some skins are more susceptible than others. Stretch marks are fine scars caused by tearing in the dermis (living layer of skin). The dermis is where our skin produces collagen and elastin fibres that give it a firmer, younger appearance. The scars occur when skin is stretched to the point of breakdown, like elastic losing elasticity, at which point these tears start to show through the epidermis.

If stretch marks are still pink or purple Scar Repair Forté Complex, may help repair the damaged scar tissue as well as prevent further stretching. Obviously the oilier or younger the skin, the more elastic it is and therefore the skin's response is quicker because it needs less elastic proteins to repair. Therefore, the drier and less elastic the skin, the more long-term Anti-Stretch treatment is required. Stretch marks cannot be eliminated completely. However, it has been seen in clinical practice that one can make them look a lot better; correct early care lessens the impact and helps prevent further damage. Our aim is to deeply nourish the skin to start with, penetrate through to the dermis and help in the healing process, thicken and re-elasticize. With continued use the skin will become stronger, more supple and elastic, giving one the ability to stretch more without damage. Anti-Stretch penetrates through the epidermis (outer horny layer of skin) down into the dermis regenerating new cells. It is a 'prevention as well as a treatment'. The healing plants and our special elastin stimulating peptide, work synergistically healing and repairing. We help to eliminate the incessant itching associated with stretch mark development, thus helping in the prevention process.