Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• If a scar remains red for a long time after wound closure.
• If a fresh scar is thickened, grows or gives complaints.
• If an older scar gives complaints.
• Preventive for closed wounds, when you know that you are prone to scarring.

You will notice a difference within a few days! A treatment lasts on average 2 to 6 months.

That depends on your wound/scar and your personal situation. Consult with your doctor or general practitioner which BAPSCARCARE product is most suitable for you.

No, no side effects have been identified to date.

That depends on your wound/scar and your personal situation. Consult with your (GP) doctor which BAPSCARCARE product is most suitable for you.

On large(er) scars and scars on parts of the body that are covered by clothing, you often use BAPSCARCARE silicone sheet.

You usually use BAPSCARCARE silicone gel on visible places (head, neck and hands) .

For scars on ‘moving’ body parts such as joints and in skin folds, use BAPSCARCARE gel or BAPSCARCARE T with extra good adhesive strength.

• Consult a doctor in case of skin irritations or skin problems.
• BAPSCARCARE silicone sheets are only suitable for external use.
• Only use BAPSCARCARE silicone sheets on closed skin and never on open wounds.

It takes at least 3 to 6 months for a scar to normalize. Use BAPSCARCARE silicone sheet or silicone gel as long as the scar is raised, red or has symptoms. Consult with the practitioner/doctor about the duration of the silicone therapy.

Unfortunately, you cannot completely remove an (old) scar. It will always remain visible to a greater or lesser extent. Even plastic surgery won’t restore your skin to the “clean” skin you had before the scar. The best result and ideal recovery from a scar is a thin, white, barely visible, stripe on the skin.

Depending on how old your scar is, you can still influence the shape and thickness of the scar. This is only possible when your scar is still active. A scar is usually active for 1 to 1.5 years, but this can also take longer. An active scar is colored red. A scar that is ‘done’ to heal is colored white.

Regardless of how old your scar is, you can always do something about scar complaints such as itching, pulling skin and pain.

The most recommended (non-invasive) scar treatment by professionals is silicone therapy.

Yes, BAPSCARCARE works on both old and new scars.

Note: you can only influence the shape and thickness of the scar when the scar is active. You can recognize an active scar by its red color. Usually a scar is active for 1 to 1.5 years. This may also take longer.

As soon as the scar is no longer active (the scar then has a white color) you can only do something about scar complaints such as itching, pulling skin and pain.

It is not uncommon for some people to have itchy scars when using BAPSCARCARE  silicone sheets. Are you bothered by this? Then make sure that you gradually build up the use of silicone sheet or silicone gel to at least 18 hours of wear time per 24 hours. If all goes well, the scar will get used to the therapy and the symptoms of itching will disappear.

After some time, the adhesive strength of BAPSCARCARE silicone sheet may start to decrease. Read the tips below for long-term use of BAPSCARCARE S and BAPSCARCARE T:

BAPSCARCARE T

• Only use the BAPSCARCARE T silicone sheets on closed skin (after the scab has disappeared) and never on open wounds.
• Use the silicone sheet according to the instructions for use.
• Remove the hairs around the scar site for good adhesion.
• Thoroughly clean and dry the skin before applying the silicone sheet.
• If necessary, fix the silicone sheet with an adhesive or stretch bandage.
• Replace the silicone sheet with a new silicone sheet when the adhesive strength decreases.

BAPSCARCARE S

• Only use the BAPSCARCARE S silicone sheets on closed skin (after the scab has disappeared) and never on open wounds.
• Use the silicone sheet according to the instructions for use.
• Remove the hairs around the scar site for good adhesion.
• Thoroughly clean and dry the skin before applying the silicone sheet.
• If necessary, fix the silicone sheet with an adhesive or stretch bandage.
• Clean the silicone sheet daily with neutral soap to maintain good adhesion.
• The edges of the silicone sheet can be trimmed if the adhesive strength deteriorates due to wear.

It is not recommended to shower, swim or exercise with BAPSCARCARE S silicone sheets. It is recommended temporarily removing the silicone sheets during these activities.

BAPSCARCARE T silicone sheets should be replaced after swimming or intensive sports. When showering, this is only the case when water has gotten under the sheet. When this happens, the sheet may come off. Try reapplying the sheet after showering. If this does not work, apply a new silicone sheet.

You can reapply BAPSCARCARE  silicone gel to the skin after showering, swimming or exercising.

You will notice a difference within a few days! A treatment lasts on average 2 to 6 months.

It is necessary to properly clean the BAPSCARCARE S silicone sheets (daily). BAPSCARCARE T silicone sheet is not washable and must be replaced when the adhesive strength decreases. This is on average between 5 and 7 days.

Good hygiene during use is important to maintain a long-lasting adhesive strength. Thoroughly clean and dry the skin before applying

BAPSCARCARE silicone sheet or silicone gel. If necessary, remove the hairs around the scar location.               

Use the manual for maintenance of BAPSCARCARE S:

• Rub the silicone sheet with a few drops of neutral soap / lotion.
• Remove the dirt as best as possible with soap and lukewarm water.
• Rinse the silicone sheet well under lukewarm running water.
• After contact with soap and water, the adhesive strength disappears (it returns later).
• Allow the silicone sheet to dry on a dry and clean surface, adhesive side up.
• During drying, the adhesive strength gradually returns.
• Only use the silicone sheet when it is completely dry.
• The edges of the silicone sheets can be trimmed if the adhesive problem deteriorates due to wear.