ENTER PLASTIC SURGERY
Instructions for using the scar sheet (Mepiform)
Care Guide for Preventing Scars on Face, Fingers, etc.
1. When should I start attaching it?
- After removing the stitches, the wound When it has completely healed Starting.
- If there is still bleeding, oozing, or scabs, please wait until it is completely healed.
2. How do I attach it?
- On bare skin after washing face : It adheres well when applied to dry, bare skin without any ointment or lotion.
- size : Rather than scars Leave about 1cm of space on all sides Cut and paste.
- If you round the corners, they will fall off less easily even if they brush against your clothes.
3. Face & Finger Attachment Tips
- The tape may easily fall off on the forehead, eyebrows, corners of the mouth, chin, and fingers due to frequent movement.
- Around the eyebrows : Please cut and attach it precisely along the shape of the scar, avoiding the eyebrow hairs as much as possible.
- Mouth corners / Chin : It tends to lift easily when making facial expressions, so please gently press it firmly with your hands whenever you remember to make it adhere.
- Finger : If it falls off frequently due to friction, it is recommended to secure it by lightly attaching a thin paper bandage (flesh-colored tape) to the edges.
4. Usage Time and Period
- Usage time: Excluding washing time 12 to 24 hours a day It is recommended to keep it on (as much as possible all day).
- Usage period: For best results, you must use it consistently for several months or more until the scar fades.
- Reuse : The adhesive strength of the removed Mepiform is restored by lightly washing it with water and drying it. It is usually replaced with a new one after reusing it for about 3 to 7 days.
5. Precautions when using Mephiform
- Sunscreen Please apply sunscreen before going out, then attach Mepiform.
- Skin troubles : If the applied area becomes severely itchy or red, please stop using it for a while, and if the symptoms persist, please contact a hospital.