How Soon After Surgery can I use Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy?
As soon as the wound is closed, dry and the sutures or staples are removed you can start using Scar Fx Silicone Scar Therapy treatment. |
Will Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy work on all Scars?
It works on Hypertrophic scars and Keloid scars & scars caused by burns
and surgical scars where the scar's age is not a factor. |
How
often do I purchase Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy?
One piece of Scar Fx® Silicone Therapy lasts for the
lifetime of your scar therapy treatment. |
Who
makes and distributes Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy?
It is made in the USA, and was developed by Specialty Systems,
Inc. It is marketed through Pharmacies and Physicans in the U.S. and is also sold
worldwide. |
What
causes Scars or Scarring of the Skin?
Visible scars are the results of over- and under-production of
collagen after trauma to the skin. The more your body over-produces
collagen, the larger and more discolored the scar becomes. |
What
is the usage time of Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy?
Use the product
daily, a minimum of 8-12 hours. Results can be seen in some cases
within a few days, but may take several weeks to months until
achieving optimal results. |
Are
there Different Categories of Scars?
The most severe scars are called Hypertrophic or Keloid scars. These
type of scars tend to be harder, non-elastic and have tightness in the
skin area. The scars are raised, thick and discolored purple or red.
Hypertrophic scars are confined to the wound area. Keloid scars are
similar to Hypertrophic scars, except that they extend beyond the
boundaries of the original wound. |
What
is Normal Skin?
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It makes up about 15% of
your total body weight. It is important as it is your first line of
defense against germs, protects the internal parts of your body,
prevents water loss and protects your body from the damaging sun. Your
skin consists of three layers. The epidermis is the outside layer. The
dermis is the middle layer and has your nerves, sweat glands and blood
vessels. The subcutaneous layer is the inner layer that contains
supporting fibers and larger blood vessels. |
What
is Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy and its Formulation?
A soft, pliable, transparent medically formulated silicone
sheet. It's base is the highest grade of medical silicone available
in the world. It is made from all NATURAL INGREDIENTS. It is
manufactured in a clean-room environment. |
Why
do Scars Occur?
Trauma to the skin can effect at least one layer of skin. The healing
process occurs immediately as does bleeding. The bleeding is stopped
by blood clot formation. The area then becomes swollen and sore. As
the skin heals, small tissue fibers form, eventually becoming solid
tissue that may or may not form a scar. |
Are
there Studies Available?
Yes, there are many clinical scar therapy studies available. In addition, your
local library or the "World Wide Web" is an excellent source in
researching silicone sheeting for use in scar management. Click here for details on silicone gel sheeting studies. |
Why
do some people develop Scars?
Scarring is
part of the natural healing process. Some people are more likely to
develop scars as a result of their personal history or medical
conditions. Other factors are poor nutrition, skin coloration and age. |
How
does Scar FX® Work?
It shows that continual, consistent use of the product reduces the
scarred area. Clinical studies are available that explain in more
detail how this process works.
Does
Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Sheet Therapy have any Side Effects and is it Safe for Children?
No, it does not have side effects and it is safe for children.
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Why
does Our Product Work?
Here are 2 theories as to why the product works: The skin attempts to
maintain or re-achieve its homeostasis and probably sends too many
fibroblasts to the wound. This accounts for why they mount up in their
random fashion. There also exists a certain tension on the skin. If
one were to lightly touch a drop of liquid mercury, it can be done
without disturbing its shape due to its high degree of surface
tension. This is a possible factor the skin takes into account with
the Scar Fx® product. |
Are
there Other Methods besides Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy to treat Scarring?
Current methods
such as injection of steroids, radiation, surgical excision, and laser
surgery are expensive, invasive, and in many cases not as effective.
Once
Scar Fx® Silicone Scar Therapy reduces the Scar, will it Return?
No patient has reported a recurrence of their scar after using this
technology. However, as with plastic surgery, some evidence of the
scar will always remain. |
The other theory is that the Scar Fx® Silicone Scar
Therapy effect on scar tissue is due to the generation of static
electricity between the scar and the silicone sheet. This charge
provides a stimulus to the collagen that has been overproduced. It is
this overproduction that provides this visible scar. This stimulation
caused the skin to sort of wake up and realize it is abnormal. The
result is a softer and smoother scar as well as being less noticeable. |
