Take care of your scar
When the skin heals, after an accident or surgery, a scar remains. Most scars look a bit red and thick at first, but these symptoms can disappear over time. A normal scar will flatten out after 6 to 9 months. The tissue also becomes softer and the colour lighter.

Complaints
There is also a chance that the complaints will worsen. The scar becomes more itchy and painful. It also becomes thicker and stiffer. This is called a hypertrophic scar. Research has shown that 1 in 2 scars becomes hypertrophic after surgery. In burn scars, it has been found that even 70% become hypertrophic. Immediately begin scar treatment after wound closure to reduce the risk of a hypertrophic scar.

Can you influence a scar?
Nowadays we know a lot about how to care for a scar and we can influence the healing process of a scar. There is a scar treatment that is known worldwide and scientifically proven. This treatment uses silicone sheets or silicone gel as the best possible prevention and treatment of the scar. Since 1983, silicone has been known to be simple, safe, and effective. The most commonly used silicone scar treatment by professionals is Scarban.

How does Scarban silicone scar treatment work?
What we know is that silicone counteracts the high fluid loss caused by scar formation. The damaged skin loses too much moisture, while that moisture is needed to recover. If the skin loses too much moisture, the scar will grow and the symptoms of the scar will worsen. Scarban retains moisture and ensures that the skin does not lose too much moisture. This way the scar heals faster and better.

Wound closure
After wound closure, you have two years to influence the shape of your scar. After two years there is nothing you can do about the shape of your scar. You can still influence the stiffness, itching, and pain. The sooner you start with Scarban silicone scar treatment, the better your scar will heal.

So start caring for your scar with Scarban immediately when the wound is closed. Then you run less risk of complaints such as itching and redness worsening. You are most likely to have a scar that is barely visible and hardly noticeable.

Silicone or scar cream?
We recommend combining silicone therapy with a good moisturising scar cream, such as Alyhdran. Silicones work on the skin and limit moisture loss. The cream works into the skin and draws moisture to the places where the skin needs it. The solutions reinforce each other. Both silicone therapy and hydration are mentioned in the international guidelines for scar treatment.