Operative & Trauma Scars, Burns & Scar Prevention
Stretch Marks Treatment & prevention
The management of a scar after trauma or surgery is as important as the operation itself in achieving an optimal final result. Most people at some time in their lives will have to deal with a scar. It must be remembered that scars can never be removed completely. Scar formation is the normal way for the body to repair itself. The way it is treated from day one, however, will dictate whether one is left with a flat, white, mature scar or a lumpy, hypertrophic, unsightly scar. Sometimes if left untreated, one may develop thickened, red, inflamed, itchy, hypertrophic or keloid scars. This very often depends on the location of the scar. The objective of the RégimA Scar Treatment is to help mature a scar as quickly as possible, promoting balanced collagen production and improved wound healing in new and old scars, achieving an optimal final result.
Through many years of researching ingredients and techniques for decreasing scar formation it has been found that when certain factors are combined one may reduce the maturation time of a scar, achieving a more acceptable cosmetic appearance.
When treating a new scar it is essential not to apply any fragranced tissue or vitamin E oils to the scar. This can in certain cases lead to intense irritation, inflammation and subsequent breakdown of the scar and pigmentation.
RégimA SCAR REPAIR & ANTI-STRETCH COMPLEX
Used extensively and #1 choice of leading plastic surgeons
Scar Repair is an incredibly versatile product. It can be used for new scars, accelerating the healing process in the critical initial inflammatory phase and it has been seen to help flatten and mature old scars that have remained lumpy, red and irritable. Effective as a preventative and 'treatment' for stretch marks. It has also been seen clinically to have a calming, healing effect on acneform skins.
NEW SCARS: Ideally one should start applying Scar Repair immediately following suture removal. The cream may be applied and massaged directly into the wound 3 to 4 times daily, or it may be applied over the top of Micropore tape. It is not essential that one tapes a new scar but it helps the process, especially if the scar is over a bony area, breasts or abdomen, where there is a lot of movement and friction from clothing.
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. By applying Scar Repair over the top of the tape allows the cream to impregnate the tape and work like a 'slow release medicine' onto the scar. The tape also applies sufficient pressure required to support the wound. However, there is more to scar treatment. The inflammatory phase is the initial and most important stage requiring treatment. It is essential that excessive inflammation be prevented during scar treatment to reduce the swelling, redness and pain associated with untreated or badly treated scars. Swelling of the immediate scar area is inevitable as a result of the activity of various cell hormones released in and around the fresh scar. Too much swelling can result in the accumulation of a highly concentrated fibrogen gel that can mature into a thick, dense, binding scar. RégimA scar treatments contain an abundance of renowned wound healing plants including Centella Asiatica being the main one, bulbinella frutescens etc. Centella exhibits wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities as well as being a strong antioxidant, which stimulates the formation of lipids and proteins necessary for healthy skin. Centella has the ability to influence the inflammatory process in wound healing. A liposomic complex helps carry the powerful natural ingredients deep into the dermis. Once in the skin the liposomes 'fall apart' releasing their valuable load into the cells.
Method of Application: It is advised that to achieve ultimate benefit from the scar treatment programme one should tape down the scar using Micropore paper tape following suture removal (The width of the tape must be sufficient so as to cover and support the scar completely - Micropore 24 mm width tape is usually used) where possible. (Obviously this would prove to be difficult and a tell tale sign in the case of a face lift. (one must never tape the upper eyelids) In the case of a face lift or eyelid surgery, the cream would be applied alone at least 3 times daily and massaged with light pressure to all the scars. The tape should be applied to a clean scar and there must be no greasiness on the surrounding skin. The tape should be applied firmly and should overlap the scar by at least 0.5 cm at each end. The Scar Repair is then applied sparingly to the surface of the tape, down the centre on top of the tape, avoiding the edges and ends so as not to cause stickiness and lack of tape adhesion. The tape must be left on until it comes off naturally (usually approximately 5 days). One should bath or shower with the tape in place. Once the tape shows signs of lifting it should be very gently removed so as not to cause any inflammation. One must not put tape on and remove on a daily basis as this causes too much irritation. One should continue the procedure of taping with the Scar Repair over the top until the scar becomes paler and flat indicating maturation. A scar normally takes a year to heal but the Scar Repair, if used correctly and regularly, will accelerate scar maturation as never before. One should tape where possible for a couple of months, especially scars in certain areas, and then use the Scar Repair alone. The length of time would vary from person to person. This also depends on the position of the scar. Certain areas tend to heal more slowly and develop stretched or thickened scars eg. Chest, over joints or bony prominences. For a lipectomy (tummy tuck) for example it is essential to tape the scar and apply Scar Repair over 3 times daily if one is to achieve the best result. It can otherwise be a problem area. One should also remember that smokers heal much more slowly.
OLD SCARS: If a scar is flat, stretched and white 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 a scar is pink, purple, lumpy, itchy and tender this indicates an immature, hypertrophic or keloid scar, irrespective of how old it is, and one can do something about it. If appropriate the scar should be taped with the Scar Repair Complex applied over the top 4 times daily. If it cannot be taped one should massage the Scar Repair, applying pressure into the scarred area, 3 times daily. This should be continued until the scar becomes paler and flatter.
If one has for example acne scarring or active acne one may use Quantum Elastin Dermal Regenerator morning and evening or Scar Repair. The anti-inflammatory action helps calm an acneform/problem skin and the unique elastin (unique synthesized elastin replicates human elastin) within the formulations helps to repair and rebuild the damaged skin. This product should be used in conjunction with RégimA day and night home care essentials.
