How to choose an effective silicone scar patch

How does silicone scar patch work?

Scars and marks that remain on the skin after various injuries and operations often become a cause for concern. After all, it happens that they are located in the most prominent places and become visible to strangers. Experts have developed a silicone patch, the purpose of which is to get rid of annoying scars.

It is a plate, one of the sides of which is self-adhesive. Silicone, which is located on this surface, provides the skin with the necessary level of moisture. In combination with the compression effect, this leads to the fact that the scar begins to dissolve and smooth out.

Silicone patches will be an effective tool in the fight against both hypertrophic scars and keloids. If a person has a mark of the second type, the plate also protects against irritation and various damages.

Cosmetology expert Scar treatment with silicone patches should be started as early as possible. It is recommended to start using the product immediately to completely heal the wound. Then the maximum effect will be achieved, which often results in complete disappearance of the scar.

What is dermatix?

Dermatix is ​​an emollient and kelloidolytic agent. It is available in the form of dressings and gels, which have similar principles of action. The active substance is a mixture of polymeric organosilicon compounds with the addition of silicon dioxide (an inorganic compound).
The basis of dermatix is ​​inert silicone, which acts on the surface without affecting the body. After applying the gel to the skin, it dries quickly and covers the damaged area with a protective film through which oxygen easily penetrates. The film protects tissue from mechanical damage, enhances tissue elasticity and creates optimal conditions for quick and easy healing or smoothing.

Dispensed by prescription, used strictly externally. It must be stored at a temperature no higher than +25°C in a dark place inaccessible to children. Expiration dates must be strictly observed. Gels are produced in tubes of 6 and 15 grams; patches are produced in two types: fabric-based and transparent. They have the following sizes: 4cm x 13cm, 13cm x 13cm, 13cm x 25cm, 20cm x 30cm. The cost of dermatix starts from 1200-1400 rubles.

Mode of application

The silicone scar patch is very easy to use. To glue it to the affected area of ​​the skin, you need to do a few simple manipulations:

• First you need to cleanse the skin. The area where the scar is located should be washed using mild soap. Then carefully remove it from the skin. It must be absolutely clean, without traces of cosmetics or other products for the face or body.
• Remove the silicone patch from the package. Cut a piece of the required size from it so that it covers the scar or scar completely. In this case, the patch should extend slightly beyond its boundaries, about one centimeter.

• If the scar or scar is too long, you can cut the remedy into several pieces. In this case, the silicone patch should be glued in such a way that the ends of the segments touch, but do not overlap each other.
• Since the product can be used several times in a row, there is no need to throw away the protective film. After the silicone patch is removed from the skin, it needs to be glued back.
• For the anti-scar product to be as effective as possible, it should be left on the affected area of ​​skin for at least twelve hours. In general, as manufacturers of silicone patches note, they can be left on for almost a whole day. Wearing time can be up to 23 hours. But these indicators depend on the brand of the product.
• Once a day, it is necessary to wash both the scar itself and the patch with running water and soap. The plate must be thoroughly cleaned of it in order to be able to use it again. After washing, leave the silicone patch to dry.

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Popular silicone patches and their features

There are several varieties of the product available in pharmacies. All of them are aimed at combating scars and scars. But each brand has a number of features, and also differs in price and contraindications.

Mepiform: instructions for use, analogues

Silicone patches of this brand do an excellent job of removing and reducing scars: smoothing the skin, making it soft, and eliminating redness. They are suitable for the treatment of fresh and old scars and burns.

It is recommended to wear the product throughout the day. The patch is removed only once a day to clean its surface and skin. The time after which the drug should be changed depends on individual characteristics. Usually one plate is enough for a week.

Among the distinctive properties of the Mepiform silicone patch, it should be noted its ability to repel water. Therefore, you can leave it on even while taking a shower. But bathing should not be too long.

Silicone scar patch Mepiform has virtually no contraindications. Among the reasons why it should not be used is only silicone intolerance. If no allergic reactions occur when applying the plate to the skin, then it can continue to be used to treat scars.

Watch the video about the silicone bandage Mepiform:

As for price indicators, they depend on the number of silicone patches purchased, as well as their size. For example, one plate 4 by 30 centimeters will cost approximately 1000 rubles. A patch with parameters 10x18 - 1200 will cost more. And very small plates, measuring 5 by 7.5 centimeters, are sold only in a package of five pieces and will cost 2000 rubles.

Mepiform or Dermatix: which is better?

Mepiform and Dermatix equally exhibit their medicinal properties, so the difference between them lies in the price and manufacturer - the first costs an average of 1,500 rubles, and the second - 1,600 rubles.

Mepiform or Dermatix are plates made of medical silicone (silicon dioxide) and are prescribed for:

• pressure that prevents the accumulation of extracellular fluid (decongestant),
• maintaining moisture in the rumen area,
• shrinking capillaries, reducing redness,
• inhibition of the entry of substances into the scar that cause inflammation,
• stopping the formation of excess collagen fibers.

All this not only helps healing, but also prevents the formation of a rough scar.

Contractubex or Mepiform: which one to choose?

To compare Contractubex and Mepiform, you need to take into account their characteristics given in the table.

Mepiform bandage

The names Mepiform patch and bandage refer to the same product, they just come in different sizes: 10x18 cm, 4x30 cm and 5x7.5 cm.

Mepiform on old scars: will it help?

Mepiform also helps with old scars: when more than a year has passed since the formation of coarse connective tissue, treatment will take about 2.5 years, provided that the wearing is continuous. In most patients, patches do not achieve complete disappearance of an old scar, but only its softening and elasticity. If it is used for prophylaxis or for fresh use, it will take approximately 3 months.

Dermatix

This silicone patch comes in two forms - a bandage and a clear gel. The operating principle of both varieties is the same. The main active component is a mixture that consists of both organic and inorganic silicon compounds. Silicone in Dermatix is ​​needed to create a protective film on the surface of the skin. But this coating is completely breathable, which provides the dermis with oxygen.

The film helps the skin regenerate, increasing its elasticity. Manufacturers of the gel and patch claim that the products can completely get rid of small scars, and make large ones less noticeable.

But not everyone can afford such a pleasure. For example, one tube of scar gel will cost about 2,000 rubles. The patch costs a little less - about 1400. But it is worth noting that the product is used very economically and will last for a long time.

Among the indications for the use of Dermatix gel and silicone patch are:

• scars resulting from deep cuts, operations, and burns,
• old scars that are already difficult to reduce,
• marks left from acne or pimples,
• stretch marks on various areas of the skin, formed as a result of excess weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and also occurring during pregnancy,
• The gel is used after operations to ensure that the scar left as a result of the intervention is smooth and small.

It is also worth paying attention to the advantages of the drug:

• has a minimal number of contraindications, can be used even by children and women bearing a child,
• if you start using the gel or patch immediately after an injury, it will ensure smooth skin after the wounds heal,
• suitable for removing scars on any area of ​​the skin, with the exception of mucous membranes,
• does not cause difficulties when using.

Dermatix silicone patch can be used on both closed and open areas of the skin. For places not covered by clothing, there is a transparent version.

Watch the video on how to use Dermatix bandage:

Contraindications include fresh and unhealed wounds, use in conjunction with antibiotics, and individual intolerance to the substances contained in the patch.

CICA-CARE

This remedy is also aimed at removing scars, including those after surgical interventions. Research conducted by specialists has proven that in 90 percent of cases it is possible to completely get rid of small marks. In addition, the silicone patch of this brand shows good results when used to reduce old scars. The main indications for using the patch are as follows:

• scars are red, inelastic and raised,
• old scars that have been on the skin for many years,
• scars after surgery, including after cesarean section, heart and thyroid surgery,
• damage to the skin resulting from burns, cuts, injuries.

Manufacturers note that the product is suitable for round-the-clock wear. But it should be removed a couple of times a day in order to wash it. It is cleaned with soapy water and then dried. The scar itself should also be washed and waited until the moisture completely disappears.

The CICA-CARE silicone patch is expensive - about 3,000 rubles. But since the same record can be used many times in a row, the price can be justified.

Among the positive qualities of the patch it is worth noting the following:

• ease of use,
• does not create any unpleasant sensations when worn, is practically not felt on the skin,
• easy to wash with soap,
• does not cause pain when removed,
• can be used for a very long time - up to forty times in a row.

It is also worth noting the features of wearing the CICA-CARE silicone patch. In the first days of use, it should be kept on the skin for two to four hours. This is necessary for the dermis to get used to it. Then, every day, the duration of wear gradually increases by two hours.

Elastoderm

This patch is distinguished by the fact that it has a completely silicone coating, due to which it is thicker. It is used, like other types of the product, to treat scars of various natures. Indications for its use are practically no different from those of other brands of patches.

Produced in Russia. One package of silicone patch costs about one and a half thousand rubles. The dimensions of the plate are 10.5 by 10.5 centimeters.

Scar FX

The silicone patch of this brand is made in America. The mechanism of action of the product is still the same: moisture retention, due to which scars noticeably lighten and become much softer.

Manufacturers recommend using the patch for three months. Only after long-term use will it be possible to obtain a visible result. Unlike some other brands, the patch should be worn 12 hours a day. The instructions for use also indicate that for a more reliable fixation of the product, you can use hypoallergenic tape.

The cost of the drug is from 1900 rubles, depending on the point of sale. The size of the product is 10 by 20 centimeters.

How to use the drug correctly

The instructions for use compiled by the manufacturer require treating the affected area with Dermatix gel 2 times a day, using a drop of the product.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to wash the defective area with soapy water and wipe it dry. Then the scar or scar is covered with a thin layer of gel and allowed to air dry for 5 minutes.

You can’t apply makeup to the blemish at this time, and you can’t cover the area with clothes either. If the drug is not absorbed by the dermis, it will leave stains on things. If the product has not dried in 5 minutes, it means that it is in a thick layer and you need to wipe off the excess. When the gel has dried well, you can use cosmetics.

The minimum duration of therapy is 2 months. Longer use consolidates the achieved effect and improves its quality. You can evaluate the results of using Dermatix gel using photos of scars taken before and after treatment.

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How to remove stretch marks with Dermatix

Striae (colloquially stretch marks) are stripes of red, white and purple colors that form in places of increased extensibility of the skin. From the inside, the stretch marks look like scar connective tissue.

Regular use of Dermatix gel allows you to get rid of postpartum stretch marks - reviews from women indicate this, and makes stretch marks much paler during the period of intensive growth of boys and girls.

In addition, the gel minimizes the appearance of stretch marks in the following cases:

• Obesity.
• Pregnancy.
• Hormonal disorders.
• Treatment with glucocorticoids.

It is very difficult to get rid of stretch marks left after pregnancy. Over 9 months, the skin stretches greatly on the abdomen and thighs, and unsightly stripes also form on the mammary glands. The rapid increase in volume does not allow the skin to quickly adapt to new shapes, and the tissues are overstretched.

Dermatix gel puts the skin in order, making fresh stretch marks pale and depriving old stretch marks of clarity. As a result, the defect becomes barely noticeable.

Scars after blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery designed to correct age-related changes (fatty hernias, wrinkles, bruises, swelling) and changes in the shape and size of the eyes. As with any surgical procedure, this procedure may leave scars and scars. During rehabilitation, doctors prescribe eye drops, bodyagi masks, and eye exercises (squinting and squinting exercises).

Experts describe Dermatix gel after blepharoplasty in reviews as the best remedy for treating healing sutures. In individual cases, surgeons prescribe Contractubex to prevent skin scarring.

Healing patches after surgery

To speed up wound healing after surgery, the following types of patches are used:

Such patches are intended for use immediately after surgery, and when the seam has already formed, patches with absorbable action are used - Mepiform, Dermatix, Scarfix, Elastoderm. Their purpose is to soften the scar and prevent the formation of rough tissue - keloid.

Silicone patch for scars after resurfacing

Silicone patch for scars (Dermatix, Mepiform, Scar FX) is recommended after laser resurfacing at the stage when dense crusts have come off on their own. It is applied to the scar itself in such a way that there is a free edge of about 1.5-2 cm on all sides. Only in this way will the bandage exert the necessary pressure on the tissue and soften the scar area.

The need to use a patch with silicone is due to the fact that even after laser correction, relapse is possible in patients with a tendency to form keloids or hypertrophic scars.

What to replace it with?

Analogs of this drug include:

• "Dermofibrase";
• "Kelo-Kot";
• "Strataderm gel";
• "Lidaza";
• "Fermenkol gel".

Each similar product differs in its components, so before use you need to familiarize yourself with the composition.

Substitutes are used in cases of intolerance to Dermatix, its absence in the pharmacy, or the appearance of allergic manifestations. These drugs are also used to treat problem skin, activate metabolic processes in it and have a positive effect on getting rid of scars and acne scars. All analogues are produced in the form of a gel or cream, which prevents the entry of the active substances of the drugs into the systemic circulation and the development of side effects from internal organs.

Silicone patches for scars after mammoplasty

The appearance of dense scars after mammoplasty most often occurs under the breasts and under the armpit; silicone patches are used to prevent this complication. It is important to start treatment as early as possible, but only requires preliminary healing of the wound. Silicone plates are not attached to an open surface, as the restoration will be impaired.

Plaster that tightens the edges of the wound

To tighten the edges of the wound, special patches are used - strips (for example, Omnistrip). They fix the seam and prevent it from stretching, which allows you to get the thinnest and most invisible line. Also, fastening strips protect against friction and irritation, which is important for a good cosmetic effect.

A napkin is often stuck on top of the strips in the first days. After 3-4 days it is removed, and it is not recommended to re-glue the strips themselves; they are treated with alcohol solutions. With this fixation, it is possible to make the scar less noticeable.

Plaster that dissolves sutures after surgery: in what situations to use

The need to use a suture-absorbing patch after surgery arises when:

• genetic tendency to form protruding (hypertrophic) or widespread disfiguring keloid scars,
• disorders of the thyroid gland, parathyroid, adrenal,
• use of anabolic steroids (more often in athletes),
• dark, tanned skin,
• large area of ​​skin excision,
• location of the seam in the open part of the body,
• a pronounced feeling of tightness of the skin.

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Various brands of silicone patches can help completely remove or significantly reduce scars. They are easy to use and have a minimum of contraindications. But you shouldn’t expect instant relief from skin unevenness. In order for the scar to resolve or shrink, you should continuously wear the silicone patch for at least two months. Older scars take even longer.

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