CICA-CARE silicone gel dressing 12 x 6 cm, 1 ST

Improve the appearance of your scars! CICA-CARE silicone gel dressings help to reduce the appearance of red, dark or raised scars. Suitable for prophylaxis and treatment after operations, accidents and burns.

Disfigurement, such as scarring, can lead to physical and emotional discomfort. Many patients desire improvement of post-operative scars^.1,2 CICA-CARE Wound Dressing is a self-adhering silicone gel dressing that can help soften, flatten and fade red, dark or raised scars^.3-6

CICA-CARE self-adhesive silicone gel dressing for scar treatment

Use the CICA-CARE gel dressing to prevent and treat many hypertrophic scars or keloids^.4,7-10

• Suitable for scars caused by surgery, accidents and burns^.3,4,11
• Semi-occlusive to keep the scar area moisturised^.12
• Proven to reduce the thickness, itching and discolouration of raised scars^.3,5,6,11

Properties

• Proven effectiveness: Results can occur within 2 months* (best results were seen after 6 months when used correctly**)^.5,11
• Reusable: Can be washed/cleaned for reuse on the same patient^.13,14
• Broad-spectrum application: Proven effective for scars up to 30 years old^.3-6
• Versatile: Suitable for use on many parts of the body^.3,15

¹ Newell R. Br J of Plast Surg. 2000;53;386-92. ² Rumsey N, et al. J Wound Care. 2003;12:247-52. ^{3 Momeni} M, et al. Burns. 2009;35(1):70-74. ^{4 Smith+Nephew} 2000. internal report. STR/ST214/CT9606. ⁵ Carney SA, et al. Burns. 1994;20(2):163-167. ^{6 Al-Mandeel} MS, et al. Saudi Med J. 1998;19(6):741-745. ^{7 Donald} L. Australian/New Zealand Burns Association(ANZBA). 1995;14:10-11. ^{8 Quinn} KJ. Burns. 1987;13:S33-S40. ^{9 Smith+Nephew} 2000. internal report. STR/ST212/CT9604. ¹⁰ Gold MH, et al. Dermatol Surg. 2001;27(7):641-644. ¹¹ Li-Tsang CWP, et al. Burns. 2006;32:678-683. ¹² Smith+Nephew 2018. internal report. U/040/R1 v2. ¹³ Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal Report. U/040/R4. ¹⁴ Nikkonen MM, et al. Burns. 2001;27(5):498-501. ¹⁵ Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal Report. U/040/R3. *Based on a study with 28 patients **n=21.

Dosage form

Silicone gel dressing