How long should I use CICA care?

How long should I use CICA care?

When Cica-Care™ become less sticky or cleaning is difficult, it should be replaced. Cica-Care™ should last up to one month.

How many hours can you wear silicone scar sheets?

We recommend wearing the sheets for 12 to 22 hours, making sure you remove them daily to allow the area to be washed and cleaned. Most people wear them for about 3 months.

How long do silicone gel sheets take to work?

It spreads as an ultra thin sheet and works 24 hours per day. [6,7] It has a self drying technology and itself dries within 4-5 minutes. It has been reported to be effective and produce 86% reduction in texture, 84% in color and 68% in height of scars.

How do you apply silicone gel?

How do I use a silicone gel sheet?

1. Ensure that the affected area is clean and dry.
2. Wipe off any excess cream if you have been using cream to massage.
3. Remove the protective backing on the sheet and place the sticky side on your skin.

Can you shower with Cicatape on?

You can even shower with them on & I’ve noticed a gradual diminishing of my scars over time. You will need to leave them on for days in a row. Usually scar sheets are really expensive & claim to be “reusable/washable”, but are difficult to reuse & wash for long periods of time.

When do you use silicone scar sheets?

When can you begin using silicone gel for scars? You can begin using silicone gel for your scar as soon as your wound is fully healed and there is no more bleeding or scabbing. Generally, it takes about 3 weeks for a wound to fully heal, but this can vary by patient.

Can silicone sheets make scars worse?

Yes, it appears this is a safe treatment and the FDA even recommends silicone strips for the treatment and reduction of scars. There have been no reported side effects from using silicone strips because it is made of non-toxic, medical-grade silicone.

When should I start using silicone scar sheets?

Can I use silicone gel and sheets together?

ScarAway Silicone Scar Gel or Spray and ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets may be used together as part of your complete scar treatment regimen. Simply use ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets as directed when not using your ScarAway Silicone Scar Gel or Spray, but do not use both treatments together at the same time.

Can you put silicone on open wound?

Since silicone is inert, it does not interact chemically with the wound or have any effect upon the cells responsible for the healing process. Furthermore, because soft silicone dressings are easily removed, they do not traumatise the wound or the surrounding skin and therefore do not interfere with wound healing.

How do you use CICA gel?

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. Clean CICA-CARE twice daily with a mild soap. Once you’ve cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well.

When do you apply silicone gel?

You can begin using silicone gel for your scar as soon as your wound is fully healed and there is no more bleeding or scabbing. Generally, it takes about 3 weeks for a wound to fully heal, but this can vary by patient.

What kind of gel sheet is CICA care?

CICA-CARE 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.

What should I do before applying CICA care?

Thoroughly dry the area before applying Cica-Care. Peel the lid from the tray containing Cica-Care and remove the gel sheet. 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 dry place, like the tray the gel came in.

How do you remove a scar from CICA care?

Peel the lid from the tray containing Cica-Care and remove the gel sheet. 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 dry place, like the tray the gel came in. Remove the printed plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive.

How often should you clean CICA care gel strip?

See treatment time and the Cica-Care user diary for more details. Clean Cica-Care twice daily with a mild soap. Once you’ve cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well.