Mepiform® is a silicone dressing used to reduce the appearance of scars. It is self-adhesive, water-resistant, and designed to avoid damaging the skin. It can take up to a year to see the full effects and should be used consistently. It is non-invasive and may be recommended by a doctor or physiotherapist.
Mepiform® is a type of dressing that can be used to reduce the appearance of a scar. This product is manufactured by Mölnlycke Health Care in different sizes which can be obtained through medical suppliers, hospitals and some pharmacies. In addition to being useful for the management of existing scars, Mepiform® can sometimes also be used prophylactically to reduce scar formation.
This product consists of a thin, flexible sheet impregnated with silicone. Silicone has been used in scar management since the 1980s and appears to work by hydrating scars so they soften and flatten out over time. Mepiform® is designed to make the process as simple as possible so that patients can easily take care of their scars. The product is also specifically designed to avoid pulling or damaging the skin.
A Mepiform® bandage is self-adhesive. To use the bandage, people trim it to the appropriate size and shape, if needed, before peeling off the release form and gently pressing the Mepiform® against the scar. The bandage is self-adhesive and water resistant and should stay on your skin even when you shower. The Mepiform® should be removed once a day to cleanse the scar, but otherwise left on throughout the day.
Over the course of three to seven days of use, depending on the patient, the Mepiform® will gradually lose its self-adhesive properties, in which case a new bandage will need to be applied. It is also recommended to change the bandage if the bandage appears dirty. While Mepiform® is supposed to be hypoallergenic and not harmful to the skin, use should be discontinued if a rash or other problems develop.
It can take a long time for this silicone dressing to start working. It may take three months or longer to notice changes in a scar and it can take over a year for the full effects of Mepiform® to be felt. It is important to use bandages consistently and regularly, and people should ensure they have an ample supply of bandages on hand to meet their needs.
This non-invasive scar treatment may be recommended by a doctor or physiotherapist for a patient with scars or keloids who could benefit from Mepiform®. In other cases, it may be necessary to pursue more invasive and aggressive scar management options such as surgical treatment to address contractures caused by scarring.
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