MANAGEMENT OF SCARS

The following are treatments that should be used to improve the appearance of scars. The first two can be carried out simultaneously and the last two when the scar and this maturing:


• PRESSOTHERAPY:

For this we need a bandage. This should be removed only when the patient is to bathe or receive healing. Why the pressure should be continuous, with special care and is ending injuries to heal and that is still very fragile. Then it should be noted the characteristics of the skin and patient comfort with the dressing.

• MASSAGE:

Because the glands that lubricate skin loses the scar have a tendency to dry out and lose elasticity and therefore should be hydrated with emollients topics such as paraffin, mineral oil or creams containing cocoa oil, aloe vera and vitamin E. Initially, the scar should be massaged gently, then harder, as the skin is strengthened. This operation should be repeated at least 3 times a day while the scar matures

• SILICONE GELS:

The sheets of silicone oils produce it and softening and increasing the elasticity of scar tissue, this treatment is a simple method for the management of scars.

• TAPE WITH ZINC OXIDE:

This is applied directly to the scar once the wound has healed since this reduces the size