Benefits

Improves the appearance of scars
Widely used by hospitals, dermatologists and surgeons for the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars.

Easy to use
This gel sheet is soft, comfortable and simple to apply. It can be cut to size to fit most scars. Durable and reusable, it can be used day or night.

Self adhesive
The skin contact side of Cica-Care is self adhesive, while the upper side is a strengthening non-adhesive silicone membrane. Therefore secondary fixation may not be required, making it more user friendly and can lead to higher patient compliance.

Durable
The silicone membrane and gel combination make it more durable and less likely to “crumble” in comparison to other silicone gel sheets.

Conformable
It is a very conformable silicone gel sheet. Because it is self-adhesive, it can be easily used in many awkward anatomical locations, including earlobes and sternal areas.

Indications
Cica-Care is intended for use as follows:

• 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.

Why Cica-Care is used?

• 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.

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.

When to use Cica-Care?

• It is designed to soften, flatten and fade red, dark or raised scars that have resulted from surgery, accidents, cuts and burns and injury to any part of the body, including the face.
• It also relieve the itching and discomfort associated with red and raised scars.
• Some injuries leave white scars that naturally fade away after time and Cica-Care is not suitable for use on these.
• It is for use on intact skin and must not be used on open or infected wounds or over scabs or stitches.
• Do not use ointments or creams under the gel sheet. In some cases a rash may appear, this has been attributed to either poor hygiene or the product being applied too tightly. If a rash appears reduce product wear time, should it persist please consult your doctor.

How to use Cica-Care?
There are 8 simple steps for the usage of 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.

Reduction time:

• Scar reduction times vary from person to person and depends on the nature of the scarring. However, on average and if used correctly you can expect best results after 2-4 months.
• At first, it should be applied to the scar for 2 hours a day, building up by 2 hours a day to allow your skin to get used to the gel strip.
• It can be washed and re-used. Each strip lasts between 14 and 28 days, making it a very cost-effective scar reduction sheet.

Cleaning 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.