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 red, dark or raised scars. Suitable for prevention and treatment following surgery, accidents and burns.

Cosmetic imperfections, such as scarring, can lead to physical and emotional distress. Many patients wish to improve the appearance of their post-operative scars.^1,2 The CICA-CARE wound dressing is a self-adhesive silicone gel dressing that can help to 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 types of hypertrophic scars and keloids.^4,7–10

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

Features

• Proven efficacy: Results may be seen within 2 months* (the best results were observed after 6 months with correct use**).^5,11
• Reusable: Can be washed/cleaned for reuse on the same patient.^13,14
• Suitable for a wide range of treatments: Proven to be effective on 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 involving 28 patients. **n=21.

Dosage form

Silicone gel dressing