Removing Scars - What product is available?

Removing scars or reducing their appearance is very important to some people from a self-esteem standpoint. Scars are a common and undermanaged problem. More than 100 million people acquire new scars each year in developed countries and the global incidence is unknown. People with visible scars often seek products for removing scars so that they can regain their self-confidence.

There are no topical products on the market today that are effective for removing scars completely. But there are products that can help minimize the appearance of scars.

And even though completely removing scars is not possible, silicone gels can significantly improve their appearance, as evidenced by clinical research., Lightweight, self-drying silicone gel is highly effective for treating scars, especially those on visible or exposed areas of the body.

Kelo-cote® is a patented topical silicone gel for the management and prevention of abnormal scars in the form of hypertrophic scars and keloids. Why worry when you can fade your scar.1,2 with Kelo-cote®? Reduce your scars and restore your confidence! Kelo-cote® Advanced Scar Therapy solution helps to soften, flatten and smooth the scar while maintaining the moisture balance and elasticity of the adjacent skin. It isn’t smelly or slimy like some other products on the market.

Silicone is the clinical gold standard for scar treatment and abnormal scar prevention. The International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management recommended silicone as the first-line therapy for both treatment and prevention of abnormal scars.3 Kelo-cote® is 100% silicone and has been successfully used to manage scars resulting from trauma, burns and surgery. Regardless of the origin of the scar, Kelo-cote® has proven results, as evidenced by clinical studies and satisfied healthcare professionals and customers from around the world. Kelo-cote® is the most studied topical scar product, with more than 2,000 patients participating in a variety of published clinical studies.

Kelo-cote® Gel is available in tubes of 6g (0.2 oz), 15g (0.5 oz) and 60g (2 oz). Our patented Kelo-cote® Spray, developed for the treatment of larger, sensitive, painful or hard to reach scars, is available in cans of 50 ml and 100 ml. Kelo-cote® has been cleared by the FDA as a Class 1 510(k) medical device. Whether gel or spray, Kelo-cote® Advanced Scar Therapy solutions help to reduce abnormal scars and restore confidence.

Though removing scars is not possible, Kelo-cote® can help treat, reduce, prevent or soften Keloids or Hypertrophic scars obtained from burns, Plastic surgery procedures, such as Breast augmentation, reduction or implants, Tummy tucks, Caesarian sections, Mastectomy, Mohs surgery, Hysterectomy, Body contouring, Body piercing, or Cleft lip reconstructive procedures.

References

1. Sebastian G et al. Akt. Dermatol 2004;Bd. 30-450.

2. Sepehrmanesh M. Komp Dermatologie 2006;1:30-32.

3. Mustoe TA et al. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002;110:560-571.