Silicone Sheeting

Function:
Topical silicone empirically has been shown to have a positive impact on hypertrophic and keloid scars.

Benefits:

• Conforms well to body contours

• No extra fixation is needed

• May be cut to size

• Thin, flexible and discreet

• May be worn in daily activities

• May be re-applied

• May be used for several days

Caution / Application:
Optimally to be worn for 24 hours a day. Remove the dressing once per day for inspection and washing of the skin. The dressing can then be reapplied. Mepiform should under normal conditions be changed every 3 - 7 days or when the adherent properties of the dressing are no longer sufficient. Areas of use include: Old and new hypertrophic and keloid scars, closed wounds which may prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloid scars