MEDIGEL Z® & MEDIPATCH GEL Z®
SCAR MANAGEMENT
VARIOUS STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POLYMERS TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF SCARS. MEDIGEL IS A COMBINATION OF TRIBLOCK CO-POLYMER AND H1 CLASS MINERAL OIL.
Originally devised for the treatment of scars for burn victims, Medigel scar management gels now have a wider range of usage for surgeries which includes aesthetics, orthopedics and podiatry. Utilizing the same technology used for Medigel Z® and the Medipatch Gel Z® was introduced. An advantage to self-adhesiveness is repetitive applications. In addition to it’s scar treatment properties. Medigel Z® is proven to have more elasticity and is guaranteed for 12 weeks. Studies(*) have shown that with proper care, Medigel can last up to 6 months(**).
* Study of 106 burn patients implemented in the rehabilitation center of STER in Lamadou les Bains (France) with doctors JP. Gavoy, A. Podela, G. Plantier, C. Labadie and F. Ster. ** In optimal condition of use.
Protects scar site against chafing, can be used in conjunction with compression garments
FEATURES
- Expands and conforms to patient movements
- Available with fabric lining
- Can be cut to desired size
- Hypoallergenic
- Economical, last 3 to 6 times longer than silicone sheets
- Available in adhesive and non-adhesive sheets
STUDIES IMPLEMENTED IN REHABILITATION CENTER SPECIALIZING IN ACUTE BURN TREATMENT HAVE PROVEN THAT MEDICAL Z® PRODUCTS HAD GOOD OR EXCELLENT RESULTS IN 75% OF CASES.
Medipatch Gel Z®has been constructed from the same technology as the Medigel Z® , which offers the advantage of self adhering to various body surfaces and has been proven superb in repetitive usage without losing its adhesive properties.
Medipatch Gel Z® is available as transparent or lined with fabric. It is available in various shapes and sizes to accommodate various anatomic surfaces.