Meet The $15 Gel That Can Help You Forget About Your Scars

By the time we’re adults, most of us have a scar or two. Whether it’s a recent burn from a hair straightener or you’ve had an accident and needed stitches, life’s mishaps can leave their mark on your skin.

Regardless of its back story, you probably don’t want to have to explain your scar to everyone you meet. So, here’s the good news: you can help to lighten and fade a scar easily with the use of a light, invisible topical silicone gel that’s designed to improve the appearance of scars in as little as four weeks.¹

Meet DermaScar®

DermaScar® is a clinically proven² and dermatologist recommended ⁴ range of silicone gels for the treatment of scars, even raised scars such as hypertrophic⁶ and keloid scars.⁶ It has also been successfully used to treat scars caused by trauma, burns and surgery. DermaScar® visibly improves the appearance of scars in just four weeks¹, and can also help to relieve the itching, pain and discomfort associated with them. ⁶

When to use DermaScar®?

Scars can be red or darker in colour than normal skin and appear thicker or raised up higher than the surrounding skin. ³ Wound healing and scar formation is a complex process and the regular use of DermaScar® can make this process more comfortable as well as visibly improving the long-term appearance of scars.⁶ DermaScar® works by forming a moisture resistant but breathable barrier, just like a “second skin” ⁷ that supports your skin’s own healing process helping to smooth and lighten the appearance of scars caused by:

• Body surgery: C-section, thyroidectomy, cardiac surgery, etc.
• Facial surgery: eyelid surgery, etc.
• Minor scratches and insect bites
• Deep cuts
• Mild burns

DermaScar® comes in four formulations, each addressing different skin needs:

DermaScar® Platinum C&E

With added vitamin C and vitamin E 10%, this is a premium silicone gel specifically developed to improve the itching and discomfort associated with scars. ⁶ The powerful blend of antioxidants also provides other key benefits for the skin.⁵

• Prevents photodamage ⁵
• Reduces scar pigmentation ⁵
• Extra moisturising ⁵

DermaScar® Plus E:

With added antioxidant vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that neutralises and protects the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals. ¹⁰

• Added moisturising properties¹¹
• Anti-inflammatory effects¹²
• Speeds cellular regeneration¹³

DermaScar® Ultra C:

With added antioxidant vitamin C, which reduces skin damage while helping to give skin its elasticity and strength.⁹ Vitamin C also helps in creating and maintaining collagen, a key structural protein of the skin.⁵ Lightens and reduces scar pigmentation.⁵

DermaScar® Classic

Original formula, clinically tested. Improves itching and discomfort.⁶ Softens and flattens raised scars. ²

Using DermaScar®

DermaScar® is an odourless clear silicone gel you use twice a day, morning and night.⁸ It can be easily applied to most parts of the body including the face and over joints (knees and elbows).² You can even wear makeup over it. Just let it dry for a few seconds and then apply your makeup as usual.¹ It doesn’t stain clothes or rub off and lasts for up to 12 hours.⁸

When it’s on the skin, DermaScar® is virtually undetectable. And because it allows your skin to breathe it doesn’t cause unsightly maceration – where the skin becomes pale, moist, wrinkled and soggy like it does under an adhesive bandage. ⁷ 

DermaScar® must be applied to dry, intact skin. If you have a scar from surgery, check that the wound has healed first before applying DermaScar®. This is typically 10 to 14 days after surgery. Before applying DermaScar® clean the area first with mild soap and water and then pat dry.

A little goes a long way: Place a pea-size amount of gel at the tip of the scar and gently spread thinly over the affected area. A pea-size amount is enough to cover a 12cm scar.

DermaScar® is not only clinically proven, it’s recommended by dermatologists and plastic surgeons⁴ who know its effectiveness in lightening, softening and flattening of scars. So, if you want to visibly reduce the appearance of your scar in as little as four weeks¹, take a look at the DermaScar® range, available online and in leading pharmacies.

Visit www.dermascar.com.au  

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

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