Smith & Nephew Cica-Care Self-Adhesive Silicone Gel Sheet

What to buy with Smith and Nephew Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet

• Molnlycke Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape
• Covidien Sterile Saline Water
• Graham-Field Lister Bandage Scissor

Why to use Cica-Care?

• It offers many advantages for people who have red, dark or raised scars
• It not only softens, flattens and fades these types of scars but also relieves itching and discomfort
• It is easy and comfortable to use and incurs little of the pain, inconvenience and cost of other scar treatments like laser surgery, surgery or steroid injections
• There is no need for tapes or bandages either
• It is medically proven safe and effective for use on children as well as adults

When to use Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet ?

• For the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars
• May prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloid scars
• For use only on intact skin
• For covering hypertrophic and Keloid scars as a means of reducing the size and erythema of scars resulting from burns, trauma and surgery

How Cica-Care works?

• It is an advanced form of silicone contained within a gel sheet that provides a comfortable, convenient treatment for red, dark or raised scars
• It has been widely used in hospitals by dermatologists and surgeons
• The majority of red, raised and dark scars improve when it is used
• It may occlude the skin to hydrate the scar area
• This means moisture is locked into the skin around the scar
• The effect of this is to make the scar tissue paler in color, closer to the natural color of your skin

How to use Cica-Care?

• Step 1:
Wash your hands before use and then gently clean the scar and surrounding skin Thoroughly dry the area before applying Cica-Care

• Step 2:
• Peel the lid from the tray containing Cica-Care and remove the gel sheet

• Step 3:
• With a pair of scissors, cut the sheet to the size of the scar - allowing a little overlap all the way round
• Store the remaining gel sheet in a cool dry place, like the tray the gel came in

• Step 4:
• Remove the printed plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive

• Step 5:
• Apply adhesive side down, to the scarred area without stretching the strip
• If scar is in an awkward position you may wish to use a light bandage or tape to keep in position
• Do not hold the gel sheet too tightly to the skin as this may cause irritation of the scar and surrounding area

• Step 6:
• Cica-Care should be applied to the scar for 4 hours on the first two days of use
• The application time should then be increased by 2 hours a day to enable your skin to get used to the gel strip

• Step 7:
• Clean Cica-Care twice daily with a mild soap such as baby shampoo
• Once you have cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well

• Step 8:
• Dry the strip with a non-fluffy towel before re-applying
• Ensure the scar and surrounding area is washed too

How to clean Cica-Care?

• To remain fully effective, Cica-Care is cleaned twice daily
• During warm weather or during periods of increased physical activity, it should be cleaned more frequently to maintain maximum contact between the gel strip and the treatment area
• Cleaning Cica-Care is straightforward. Simply wash the strip with a mild soap
• Avoid using any other household cleaning products
• To dry it after cleaning, use a non-fluffy (lint free) cloth and before reapplying, clean your scar area too
• For your comfort and convenience, it can be removed for you to wash and bathe as normal

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