Scar therapy patch

After applying the cream to the skin, the unique texture is absorbed quickly. Never greasy like many other TCM scar removal creams. In Stock. Add to Cart. Buy Now. Thanks to the gentle adhesion technology, changing patches is pain-free. What else should be kept in mind when caring for scars? Recent scars should initially not be exposed to any extreme temperatures.

Intense sunlight, high heat and extreme cold can also have an adverse effect on scar formation. In addition, tight-fitting clothes may irritate the scar tissue and should be avoided. Caution is also advised when performing stretches and strengthening exercises as damaged skin is extremely sensitive.

Do the Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches work with caesarean section scars? No restrictions for use are known for nursing women.

In case of questions, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. If the skin has been ruptured you cannot avoid a scar, but you can make the scar less visible. Treatment can be started as soon as wound healing is completed. This means, that the wound has completely closed and sutures have been removed in the case of a surgical intervention. Can the Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches lighten the colour of my scar? Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches do not contain any colour-altering ingredient. The redness of a scar is an indication of agitation of the scar tissue.

Treatment with the Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches balances the regeneration process resulting in a reduction of redness. Yes, you can take a short shower or exercise with the patch. Even if some parts or the edges of the patch come loose, they will stick again once the patch has dried.

Is the product skin-friendly? The polyurethane material of the Elastoplast Scar Reducer is known to be very skin friendly and is suitable for sensitive skin. Products made of this material are very common in professional wound care. The Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches are breathable and hydro-active and will not cause maceration beneath the patch. Are the Elastoplast Scar Reducer Patches suitable for children?

Elastoplast Scar Reducer patches are made of polyurethane, a very skin-friendly material which is suitable for children, as well as sensitive skin. To prevent the risk of ingestion and choking Elastoplast Scar Reducer patches are not to be used on infants under 3 years.

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