Advanordic Medical Group

Gel sheet for scar management

Product Description

A sheet of medical grade self-adherent silicone gel for the management of scar tissue or recently healed wounds. Composed of a conformable layer of translucent (Silfix®) silicone gel and a smooth polyurethane outer layer to improve wearability and patient compliance. Silicone gel sheets are reported to help reduce the effects of scarring if worn for prolonged periods. Hypertrophic and keloid scarring may particularly benefit from Advasil conform. Advasil conform is made from medical grade silicone approved for skin contact. Advasil conform is supplied sterile for improved hygiene but once opened is non-sterile.

Use

Remove Advasil conform from the pack, remove the liner and place gel side to the scar. For smaller scars Advasil conform can be cut to size, to facilitate removal of the liner ensure a portion of the pull tab remains after cutting. For larger scars use additional sheets of Advasil conform and place side by side. Advasil conform is self adherent but if required may be held in place by medical tape, a crepe bandage or film dressing. Advasil conform is reusable and should be washed at least once a day with warm water and mild soap. Avoid using any heavy soaps or detergents as they may cause disintegration of the silicone and/or skin irritation. Gently pat the product dry using a lint free cloth. Ensure the product is dry before re-applying to the skin or storing. When not using Advasil conform replace the liner and store in original packaging. It is important that the skin beneath the dressing is kept clean, and dry. Wash area daily. Wear time should be built up over a period of time to condition the skin. Advasil conform should be initially applied to the scar for a maximum of two hours on the first day. Add two hours a day until Advasil conform can be comfortably worn for 24 hours. If during the conditioning period there is any irritation or allergic reaction remove Advasil conform. If the gel starts to disintegrate discard and use a new piece.