How to Use CICA-CARE Take a look at the following 8 simple steps to effective treatment, and see just how easy it is to gently soften, flatten and fade red, dark or raised scars with CICA-CARE. 1 Wash your hands before use and then gently clean the scar and surrounding skin. Thoroughly dry the area before applying CICA-CARE. 2 Peel the lid from the tray containing CICA-CARE and remove the gel sheet. 3 With a pair of scissors, cut the sheet to the size of the scar - allowing a little overlap all the way round. Store the remaining gel sheet in a dry place, like the tray the gel came in. 4 Remove the printed plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive. 5 Apply CICA-CARE, adhesive side down, to the scarred area without stretching the strip. If your scar is in an awkward position you may wish to use a light bandage or tape to keep Cica-Care in position. Do not hold the gel sheet too tightly to the skin as this may cause irritation of the scar and surrounding area. 6 CICA-CARE should be applied to the scar for 4 hours on the first two days of use. The application time should then be increased by 2 hours a day to enable your skin to get used to the gel strip. 7 Clean CICA-CARE twice daily with a mild soap. Once you've cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well. 8 Dry the CICA-CARE strip with a non-fluffy towel before re-applying. Ensure the scar and surrounding area is washed too. Treatment Times Treatment times vary from person to person and depends on the nature of the scarring. However, on average and if used correctly you can expect best results after 2-4 months. At first, CICA-CARE should be applied to the scar for 2 hours a day, building up by 2 hours a day to allow your skin to get used to the gel strip. CICA-CARE can be washed and re-used. Each strip lasts between 14 and 28 days, making it a very cost-effective scar treatment. To dry CICA-CARE after cleaning, use a non-fluffy (lint free) cloth and, before reapplying, clean your scar area too. Expiration date in 2026. Or 2027.



Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Health & Household. Sterility Rating: Sterile. Style: Adhesive. Size: 4.7x1.1 Inch (Pack of 1). Material: Silicone. Brand: Smith & Nephew. : B0140WC286. Manufacturer: Thailand. Date First Available: September 28, 2016. Item model number: 7931858. Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.31 x 0.63 inches; 1.41 Ounces. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No.