How long should I use CICA care?

For the first two days of treatment CICA-CARE should be used for 4 hours per day. For the next two days, CICA-CARE can be increased to 8 hours per day. After this, wear time should be increased by 2 hours per day until a minimum of 12 hours per day is reached. If possible, CICA-CARE should be worn 24 hours per day.

Does silicone tape help scars?

Silicone Tape will help your scar heal by: Encourage the production of fibroblasts, which are cells that promote connective tissue formation, and repair collagen in the area of the incision, to ensure a softer or flatter scar. Protect incision line from bacteria, which will prevent infection.

How do I use CICA?

If you’re using cica in a cream form, Garshick recommends applying it after your other products. “It can serve as a type of thicker moisturizing barrier cream,” she says. If it’s a serum, use it underneath your moisturizer, she suggests. Either way, apply sunscreen on top in the morning.

How do you clean CICA-care?

Cleaning Cica-Care is straightforward. Simply wash the strip with a mild soap. Avoid using any other household cleaning products. To dry Cica-Care after cleaning, use a non-fluffy (lint free) cloth and, before reapplying, clean your scar area too.

Is it safe to use CICA care on children?

CICA-CARE ◊. It has been used by the medical profession to treat over one million people worldwide. CICA-CARE is durable, comfortable and re-usable, ideal for day and night use. It is also safe to use on children and adults, making it suitable for the whole family. CICA-CARE can even be used on scars up to 20 years old.

When to use CICA care for Scar treatment?

CICA-CARE is durable, comfortable and re-usable, ideal for day and night use. It is also safe to use on children and adults, making it suitable for the whole family. CICA-CARE can even be used on scars up to 20 years old. Within 2-4 months scars you thought were permanent can be treated and their appearance improved permanently.

What can CICA-care gel sheet be used for?

Cica-Care has been medically proven in patient trials to be effective, flattening, softening and fading red and raised scars, both old and new in up to 90% of cases. The Cica-Care adhesive gel sheet is soft, comfortable and simple to apply. It can be cut to size to fit most scars. Durable and reusable, it can be used day or night.

What’s the best way to clean CICA care?

Clean Cica-Care twice daily with a mild soap. Once you’ve cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well. Dry the Cica-Care strip with a non-fluffy towel before re-applying. Ensure the scar and surrounding area is washed too.