There are numerous Silicone Gel Scar Treatment products available today. But do they really work? Until relatively recently, very little reliable scientific data existed to explain how silicone gels work on scars. Many so called studies were conducted, demonstrating via before and after photos, that silicone gel did indeed reduce the size and appearance of… Read more »
February is Heart Month. This brings to mind the topic of heart surgery, which is a way to treat problems such as coronary heart disease and heart failure. Heart surgery is also used for transplants and repairing heart valves. Much preparation is done for heart surgery, and it varies slightly depending on what type. According… Read more »
Because healing processes vary, even a perfect wound closure performed by a skilled physician can result in a scar. In certain patients, scars can become raised, reddened and firm. These “hyper” enlarged scars are known as hypertrophic or keloid scars. People with dark skin or those who tan easily are more likely to develop these… Read more »
Scars are a natural result of the human body’s process of healing itself from trauma to the skin. When the skin is broken or cut, the body responds by producing Collagen (a naturally occurring protein) to heal the injured area. Often times the body will overproduce Collagen, creating a buildup. When this happens, the result… Read more »
While any surgery is difficult to deal with, breast removal can be especially upsetting both before and after the surgery. It leaves a scar over one side of the chest. Often referred to as a mastectomy, breast removal surgery is usually a result of a breast cancer. Although breast cancer is most common in women,… Read more »
When the birth of a baby includes a Cesarean section, often called a C-section, it has the results of most other types of surgery: there is a scar on the outside of the skin. While many surgeons have perfected the art of minimizing the size and width of the scar, it is something that makes… Read more »
One of the more common birth defects in babies is a cleft lip and palette. This is a gap in the natural formation of the upper lip that is treatable with surgery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 2,651 babies are born in theUSeach year with a cleft palate;… Read more »
Severe wounds are often caused by an injury or tragic event, such as dog bites, car accidents or medical problems. Once these wounds heal, they may leave prominent, disfiguring scars. It could be a result of poor healing or due to the significance of the injury. There are a number of ways to deal with… Read more »
After your skin is injured, it tries to repair itself by creating a new surface; a scar. Under normal circumstances, the scar is flat and connects the edges of the wound together. Sometimes the body creates extra tissue which turns into a raised scar that extends above and beyond your skin’s surface. It’s called a… Read more »
For those unfamiliar with our product, you may be wondering what makes ScarFade unique and how well it works. The short answer is ScarFade is an undiluted silicone product that works very well to reduce scars.
We love all of the Scarfade and Hanson Skin Care Products! We were introduced to Scarfade Products in 2009 when my daughter was in an accident and needed multiple plastic surgeries. The plastic surgeon that performed her last two surgeries recommended Scarfade silicone sheeting to us as well as the Scarfade gel! We love the products! I have told everyone how great the products are!
- Salina
