Scarring: How does a wound heal?
When a wound occurs, the body forms a scar to protect the wound whilst it heals. Ideally, this scar would blend in and look just like normal skin, but this is not the case. Scar tissue differs from normal skin in many ways. Among other things, it is less elastic and lacks hair follicles and sweat glands. It is also more sensitive to the sun’s rays. Scar tissue usually looks different, which is why we tend to talk more about reducing scars rather than removing them completely.
How visible a scar will be depends on several factors. The skin is of varying thickness in different parts of the body, which affects the healing process and, consequently, the size of the scar. For example, you are likely to end up with a larger scar from a procedure on your back than from one on your face.
The products work on all types of scars, both new and old, but results may vary. The best results are achieved when the scar is active and in the process of healing. Active scars are red and raised, whilst fully healed scars are white or brownish-purple. Scars are often at their most active during the first few months, but can be reduced even after that. Treatment can begin as soon as the wound has healed and intact scar tissue has formed.
The best results are achieved with early treatment, but the scar does not need to be brand new for the silicone technology to be effective. The time it takes for a scar to heal varies from person to person and differs between individual scars. The healing process usually takes a few months to a year, but a deeper scar may remain active for several years. The Pro-Sil pen, for example, has produced positive clinical results on scars as old as 15 years.
Abnormal scar formation
Bonimedics offers a range of scar treatment products featuring patented silicone technology that has been used for over 30 years by patients and surgeons worldwide.
Pro-Sil
Dermasof Silk Serum
Epi-derm
Our silicone gel patches, made from 100% medical-grade silicone, help you care for your scars following surgical procedures and operations. Specifically designed in various styles to treat everything from tummy tucks, hysterectomies and caesarean sections to breast lifts, breast augmentation and reduction. Epi-derm is available as both transparent and fabric-backed patches, and the patches are washable and reusable. Treatment lasting approximately 8–12 weeks has been clinically proven to result in smoother and more even scars, as well as preventing the formation of new scars.
